Senior Analyst, Compliance Advisory

About the Role

The Senior Analyst is a critical pillar of our UK Financial Crime Compliance team. In this essential position, you will directly partner with the UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Deputy MLRO (DMLRO) to fulfill our core statutory and regulatory mandates. This role goes beyond standard compliance; it involves complex analytical problem‑solving, managing escalation pipelines, and supporting the fulfillment of MLRO responsibilities. You will be the crucial link ensuring the robust, real‑world application of our AML/CTF and Sanctions Policies across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage Critical Escalations: Oversee the pipeline of complex escalations from the first line of defense, tackling Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new customer onboarding, adverse media, and ongoing monitoring alerts.
• Enable Product Growth Safely: Evaluate and advise on financial crime risks associated with product extensions, such as Card Payout and Pay to Bank features.
• Help to Shape Risk Controls: Advise, apply and monitor specialised risk controls for complex or higher risk business models.
• Conduct Quality Assurance: Execute targeted reviews and rigorous Customer Due Diligence (CDD) sampling to ensure continuous compliance.
• Advise and Guide: Act as an internal subject matter expert, providing timely, ad‑hoc guidance on UK financial crime law, policy, and standards.

Qualifications

• Deep Regulatory Specialism: Deep, practical working knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and UK‑specific AML/CTF and Sanctions legal frameworks as it relates to the Payments sector.
• Analytical Expertise: A proven track record in financial crime analysis, with a sharp focus on EDD and transaction monitoring across diverse business models.
• High‑Risk Evaluation: The confidence to evaluate nuanced “High Risk” scenarios and deliver structured, actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
• Exceptional Communication: Top‑tier written communication skills, with extensive experience drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and formal internal memorandums.
• Strategic Judgment: The ability to balance commercial objectives with strict regulatory requirements, acting as a trusted advisor to the broader business.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Directly protect the business and our customers from sophisticated global financial crimes.
• Leadership Exposure: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with senior leadership, gaining unparalleled exposure to high‑level compliance strategy and execution.
• Hybrid Working Model: Flexible hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
• Growth Opportunities: Real ownership of projects, fewer blockers, and the chance to shape compliance processes from day one.

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