Financial Crime Monitoring / Assurance Officer (2 year FTC)

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a highly regarded retail, wealth and corporate banking institution.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and deliver targeted and thematic reviews across the financial crime framework, covering AML, sanctions, bribery and corruption, fraud, KYC, transaction monitoring, and wider control areas.
• Assess both the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime controls in line with internal policy and regulatory expectations.
• Produce clear, well-structured monitoring reports  summarising findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to discuss findings and agree actions
• Track remediation progress and support teams in embedding corrective actions and process improvements.
• Identify trends and systemic issues
• Support the ongoing refinement of the Financial Crime Monitoring & Assurance plan
• Provide subject matter expertise on financial crime regulations and best practice, ensuring the programme remains risk-based and proportionate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in a financial crime monitoring, assurance, audit, or compliance testing role — ideally within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong technical understanding of financial crime risks and regulations
• Familiarity with key UK financial crime regulatory requirements and guidance (e.g. MLRs, JMLSG, FCA expectations).
• Excellent written communication skills with experience producing detailed monitoring or assurance reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby