Financial Crime Operations Analyst

Shieldpay

. Conduct sanctions screening of payees against sanctions lists .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions screening, KYC processes, and financial crime prevention, while effectively utilizing data analytics tools to identify risk patterns. Upholds compliance with anti-financial crime regulations and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

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Sanctions ScreeningKYC SkillsData Analytics ToolsFinancial Crime PreventionRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Sanctions ScreeningKYC SkillsRisk AssessmentData AnalyticsDue Diligence Checks

Soft Skills

Proactive LearningCollaborationAttention to DetailConfidentialityProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Anti-Financial Crime RegulationsFinancial Crime PreventionData ProtectionOperational OnboardingCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sanctions screening of payees against sanctions lists
Identify potential sanctions matches and escalate risks
Monitor and review transactional activity for unusual or suspicious patterns
Support compliance with anti-financial crime regulations
Conduct due diligence checks on customers, clients, and third-party entities
Assess risk profiles against the company's risk appetite and compliance standards
Use data analytics tools to identify financial crime risk patterns and trends
Generate regular reports for senior management and regulatory authorities
Monitor the effectiveness of financial crime prevention measures
Suggest improvements to strengthen the company's ability to combat financial crime
Support operational onboarding and ongoing monitoring of complex financial crime cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Existing onboarding and KYC skills
Genuine interest in financial crime prevention and customer onboarding
Proactive approach to learning regulatory requirements and strengthening controls
Ability to identify small errors in data and documentation
Ability to handle sensitive financial information confidentially and professionally
Foundational information security principles
Ability to recognise and report potential security risks
Awareness of data protection responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate and uphold company values
Ability to collaborate with the team and leverage technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options, including flexible hours and hybrid work
Support for employees' work-life balance
Supportive and collaborative environment
Autonomy and empowerment in the role
Team support across departments