Job description
Job Title:Intern – Transaction Monitoring & Fraud Alert Clearing
Location:London Office (2 days per week, in-person)
Type:Unpaid InternshipDuration: 3 MonthsWorking Days: 2 Days per Week (In-Office Only)
About the OpportunityWe are offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to gain first-hand experience within the financial crime and compliance sector. This internship is ideal for students, recent graduates, or career changers looking to build practical knowledge in transaction monitoring and fraud risk management .
Working closely with our compliance team in our London office, you will be trained to support the investigation and clearance of financial alerts, helping safeguard clients and institutions against suspicious activities.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Monitoring
Review transaction monitoring alerts triggered by AML/CTF rules.
Conduct first-level investigations on unusual or suspicious transactions.
Apply internal policies and risk assessment frameworks to assess alert severity.
Draft concise and well-documented narratives for each alert decision.
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior compliance staff.
Fraud Alert Clearing
Monitor fraud detection systems and identify unusual behaviour patterns.
Investigate alerts related to potentially fraudulent account activity.
Assist in the collection and analysis of supporting documentation and account history.
Record findings and resolutions in case management systems.
Support ongoing enhancement of fraud detection controls.
Skills & QualificationsEssential:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to tasks.
Written communication skills with the ability to summarise findings clearly.
Interest in financial crime prevention, AML, or fraud investigations.
Basic understanding of banking operations or financial systems.
Desirable:
Studying or recently graduated in Criminology, Law, Business, Finance, or related field.
Familiarity with FCA regulations, the UK's AML framework, or fraud typologies.
Prior experience in a financial, investigative, or customer-facing environment.
What You'll Gain
Practical, hands‐on exposure to financial crime compliance processes.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced compliance professionals.
A structured understanding of transaction monitoring and fraud risk frameworks.
Real‐world investigative casework experience to support career development.
A reference upon successful completion of the internship.
Additional Information
This is an unpaid internship for a fixed 3-month term .
You must be able to attend in person at our London office two full days per week.
Training, mentorship, and feedback will be provided throughout the internship.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 03-04-2026
- 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
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