About the job
Job Title: Financial Crime Analyst (AML)
Department: Financial Crime
Reports To: Financial Crime Manager
About the Role
Join our dynamic Financial Crime team at Capitex as a meticulous and analytical Financial Crime Analyst (AML). In this pivotal role, you will serve as a key component of our first line of defense against financial crime, focusing on the prevention, detection, investigation, and analysis of suspicious and potentially fraudulent activities across all transactions and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze transactions to detect potential risks related to money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes.
- Conduct comprehensive investigations into suspicious transactions and customer behaviors.
- Review and escalate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the second line as necessary.
- Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence for both new and existing clients.
- Document and report financial crime typologies (e.g., AML, fraud) in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Identify trends and patterns in financial crime, suggesting process enhancements for our existing frameworks.
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Investigate potentially fraudulent or suspicious transactions across various products.
- Communicate directly with customers via phone to support ongoing investigations.
- Generate reports and management information pertaining to financial crime incidents.
- Recommend optimizations for AML and fraud detection systems to minimize false positives and enhance detection accuracy.
- Monitor chargebacks, recognizing emerging patterns and flagging potential fraudulent attempts.
- Document system issues and propose technical improvements to bolster detection processes.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills:
- Proven background in AML and fraud prevention within e-commerce, banking, or financial services.
- Exceptional analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex datasets.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data formatting.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Ability to create and present insightful management information effectively.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths.
- Professional certifications such as ICA or CAMS are highly preferred.
Key Attributes for Success
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Clear and effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- Highly organized and focused on meeting deadlines.
- Collaborative team player who fosters interdepartmental relationships.
- Proactive attitude with a dedication to continuous improvement.

