Financial Crime Analyst

Company: Meraki Talent

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Consultant - Accountancy and Finance (London)

Meraki Talent is working with a leading Investment Management firm looking for an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about delivering fair outcomes and driving improvements across the customer experience. This is a fixed-term contract, which can be fully remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Managed end-to-end KYC/AML processes, including onboarding, periodic reviews, and offboarding in line with FCA, JMLSG, and MLRs.
Conducted PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening; escalated true matches and restricted accounts where needed.
Submitted SARs, maintained investigation records, and produced MI on financial crime trends and client offboarding.
Acted as point of contact for client due diligence, chasing outstanding KYC and handling non-compliance actions.
Drafted and implemented offboarding procedures and improved AML/EDD process documentation.
Maintained the firm-wide Financial Crime Risk Assessment in line with FCA guidance.
Delivered AML training, advised teams on regulatory queries, and supported audit/regulatory readiness.

What We’re Looking For:

Level 4 AML qualification (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of FCA rules and AML regulations in retail investment/stockbroking.
Skilled in identifying financial crime risks and applying industry best practices.
Proven ability to solve complex compliance issues and support risk/control procedures.
Experience mentoring junior staff and working independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills; detail-oriented with a logical, methodical approach.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; able to work accurately under pressure.

If you're looking to join a business that values compliance, customer outcomes, and process improvement get in touch with nick on Nick.Nikitin@merakitalent.com or on +44 20 4571 7392

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Analyst

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