Transaction Monitoring & Screening Analyst - Transaction Monitoring & Screening Analyst

What's the Role?

We are seeking experienced Transaction Monitoring Analysts with demonstrable expertise handling end-to-end TM cases for complex and high-risk client segments. This includes Money Service Businesses (MSBs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and other financial institutions. A strong understanding of the inherent risks posed by these entities is essential for consideration as well as experience escalate cases to the Second Line of Defence (2LoD) where appropriate.

Location

Hybrid /London (4 days in office)

Rate

£275 per day

Hours

Standard Business Hours

Start

ASAP

Duration

Initial 8 week contract with likely extension/permanent opportunity

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough reviews and investigations of alerts generated by transaction monitoring and name-screening tools, in line with internal policies and procedures.
Review, assess, and accurately disposition alerts within defined SLAs, documenting clear, concise, and well-supported rationales.
Review and manage escalations from 1LoD colleagues, determining appropriate next steps and ensuring timely resolution in accordance with internal procedures.
Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of investigations, ensuring full traceability of decisions.
Engage proactively with key stakeholders, including Payment Operations, CDD, Client & Growth, and 2LoD Financial Crime & Risk teams.
Support the production, analysis, and enhancement of Management Information (MI) to strengthen monitoring and control frameworks.
Take ownership of additional tasks, processes, or project work within the Transaction Monitoring & Screening team as required.
Collaborate with wider anti-financial crime teams to assess payment flows and identify emerging financial crime risk indicators.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

Experience in end to end post event transaction monitoring in a commercial or wholesale banking environment.
Similar experience within a clearing bank would be a distinct advantage
Must have experience monitoring high-risk and complex client types, including MSBs. PSPs and financial institutions.
Strong understanding of financial crime risks.
Experience with escalations cases to 2LOD
Familiarity with financial crime systems and alerting tools.
Strong investigative and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to make sound risk-based decisions and clearly articulate rationale.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to manage workload effectively and meet SLAs in a fast-paced environment.
Strong documentation and record-keeping skills with an audit-focused mindset.
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach to work.

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