Zopa Bank

Financial Crime Specialist – Transaction Monitoring

Zopa Bank
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in investigating complex Transaction Monitoring cases and making informed decisions based on risk analysis and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making and improve operational outcomes in financial crime prevention.

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Transaction Monitoring InvestigationFinancial Crime ComplianceAnalytical JudgementAI-Enabled Decision MakingCustomer Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Investigate and make risk-based decisions on Transaction Monitoring alerts across Zopa products
  • Identify activity linked to money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing and other financial crime typologies
  • Own complex cases from investigation through decision using contextual analysis, linked-account insights and risk mitigation
  • Make timely, proportionate and well-evidenced decisions, including account restrictions and escalations
  • Escalate suspicious activity in line with internal procedures and legal and regulatory obligations
  • Use AI-enabled monitoring tools while critically assessing alerts, summaries and recommendations
  • Identify and escalate AI quality, risk or control concerns
  • Share investigation insights to improve monitoring rules, AI performance, customer questioning and operational controls
  • Maintain clear investigation records and rationales
  • Handle inbound and outbound telephone and chat conversations, including with customers whose accounts are suspended
  • Collaborate with Financial Crime, Fraud, Customer Support, Product and Risk teams to progress investigations and improve customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience investigating complex Transaction Monitoring and/or mule activity cases end to end, including making alert decisions and escalating suspicious activity where appropriate
  • Strong interest in technology-led environments, with an understanding of how AI can support day-to-day decision-making and improve outcomes
  • Sound understanding of UK financial crime requirements, including POCA, the Money Laundering Regulations and FCA expectations
  • Strong analytical judgement and ability to interpret complex information, identify relevant risks and produce clear, evidence-based rationales
  • Confidence in challenging AI-generated summaries, recommendations and decisions while taking accountability for the final outcome
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including handling sensitive customer conversations with care and professionalism
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment without compromising decision quality or control standards
  • Good understanding of retail banking products, including payments, savings and investment transactions
  • 7.5-hour shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday
  • Ability to work one full weekend every four weeks and some bank holidays
  • ACAMS, ICA or equivalent financial crime qualification (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Manchester office
  • Option to work from abroad for up to 120 days a year, subject to having the right to work in the country of choice
  • Remote working for the scheduled weekend shift
  • Weekdays off in lieu for weekend work
  • Time off in lieu for bank holidays worked
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Reasonable adjustments available during the hiring process

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Hard Skills
Risk-Based Decision MakingContextual AnalysisEvidence-Based RationalesFraud DetectionMoney Laundering Regulations
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesProfessionalism in Customer Interactions
Tools & Technologies
AI Monitoring Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAMSICA
Industry Keywords
UK Financial Crime RequirementsPOCAFCA ExpectationsRetail Banking Products