Financial Crime Officer

Job description

Meraki Talent are supporting the appointment of a Financial Crime Officer for a highly respected and growing Financial Services firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career within a supportive, forward-thinking compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CDD/EDD reviews and risk assessments, escalating higher-risk matters where needed
• Ongoing monitoring of higher-risk clients, including PEPs and adverse media
• Manage sanctions & PEP screening alerts and ensure timely investigation/resolution
• Review client onboarding files and identify areas for training and process improvement
• Maintain procedures, registers and supporting documentation
• Draft and prepare SARs and escalate appropriately
• Provide financial crime guidance to the wider business

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a second line financial crime / AML role within financial services or professional services
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD processes, client structures and PEP considerations
• Ability to analyse risk, handle SARs, and use data/presentation tools confidently (Excel/PowerPoint)
• Communicative, collaborative and able to influence stakeholders effectively

If you or someone you know are interested reach out to Nick on Nick.Nikitin@merakitalent.com or on 020 4571 7392.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English