London, United Kingdom

Financial Crime Expert

 Job Description:

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 + Discretionary Bonus

An established financial services outsourcing provider is seeking a Financial Crime Expert to support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in overseeing one of its client accounts. This role involves managing second-line financial crime compliance activities and ensuring high standards of delivery across regulatory and operational processes.

The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise, show strong analytical skills, and bring a solutions-driven mindset to the role.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend the London office two days per week, and occasional travel to other UK locations.

About the Employer:

This regulated financial services outsourcing firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delivers a range of operational and technology-based services to clients across the pensions and investment management sectors. It operates as a distinct legal entity within a wider global technology services group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform assurance reviews and testing of financial crime controls.

  • Analyse and interpret management information (MI); produce reports and presentation materials for internal and client-facing committees.
  • Assess financial crime risks across a range of operational areas.

  • Contribute to the annual Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA) and support MLRO reporting.

  • Maintain and develop second-line policies and training materials.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Previous experience in financial crime compliance within a second-line function.

  • In-depth understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations.

  • Exposure to broader financial crime areas including anti-bribery, tax evasion, and fraud prevention.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Background in asset/wealth management or retail financial advice firm.

 Salary Package:

£ 70,000.00 - 75,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)