Financial Crime Optimisation Business Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group

. Lead discovery activities to understand business challenges, operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £44,901 - £49,890 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis, focusing on process mapping, root-cause analysis, and operational improvement within Financial Crime contexts. Proficient in utilizing SQL and Power BI for data analysis and visualization to support decision-making and enhance customer outcomes.

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Business AnalysisProcess MappingSQLPower BIFinancial Crime Experience

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess MappingRoot-Cause AnalysisData AnalysisOperational ImprovementAutomationWorkflow RedesignPerformance MeasuresLeanSix Sigma

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Power BISQLPythonPower Automate

Certifications & Qualifications

BCS Business AnalysisCBAPAgileBA

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimeFraudAMLKYCCustomer Due DiligenceTransaction MonitoringEconomic CrimeRiskRegulatory ExpectationsOperational Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead discovery activities to understand business challenges, operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering sessions across business, operational and technical teams
Capture, analyse and document business requirements
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve controls, reduce waste and enhance customer outcomes
Produce current-state and future-state process maps using recognised business analysis techniques
Conduct root-cause analysis using data, operational insight and feedback
Analyse operational performance, customer outcomes and management information
Develop dashboards, reports and actionable insight using Power BI and other reporting tools
Support project mobilisation, impact assessments, requirements definition and solution evaluation
Work with Project Managers and technical teams to ensure solutions are practical, deliverable and aligned to operational needs
Support business cases, options assessments and benefit realisation plans
Assist with testing, implementation planning and operational readiness activities
Produce requirements, process maps, options papers and stakeholder materials
Act as a trusted consultant and subject matter contributor across Financial Crime optimisation initiatives
Shape future operating models, improve controls, simplify processes and support change delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience delivering business analysis within change, transformation, optimisation or consulting
Experience gathering, challenging and translating requirements into practical solutions
Experience mapping current- and future-state processes and identifying root causes
Strong analytical skills
Experience using SQL and data visualisation tools such as Power BI
Experience facilitating workshops, interviews and discovery activities
Financial Crime experience, including Fraud, AML, KYC, Customer Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, Economic Crime or Risk
Good understanding of operational processes, controls and regulatory expectations
Ability to solve complex problems and communicate recommendations clearly within a regulated environment
Experience supporting Financial Crime transformation, remediation or operational improvement
Experience supporting automation, workflow redesign or digital transformation
Knowledge of operating model design and improvement approaches such as Lean or Six Sigma
Exposure to larger operational datasets and analytical or automation tools such as Python or Power Automate
Experience defining performance measures or benefits
Relevant professional development or qualifications such as BCS Business Analysis, CBAP or AgileBA, or equivalent practical experience
Full-time availability for 35 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options including hybrid working and job share
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Professional learning, growth and development opportunities