Financial Crime Enhanced Investigator

SALARY: £44,901 – £47,395 pa 

LOCATION: Birmingham, Chester, Glasgow, Hove, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Halifax 

HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week 

WORKING PATTERN: You'll primarily work remotely in this role, giving you the flexibility to work from home. To support collaboration and connection with your colleagues, you'll need to be based within reasonable travelling distance of one of our hub locations and attend when required for business, team or customer needs. 

Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply today. 

For any questions about the role or to be invited to a briefing session we're holding for candidates please contact Carmen Brown/Rebecca Jarrett. The briefing session will take place on 07/07/2026 at 10:30.
 

ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES 

We have multiple opportunities available for Financial Crime Investigators, (including both permanent and fixed-term contract/secondments). These roles sit within Financial Crime Operations and focus on investigating high-risk and sensitive financial crime activity, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), customer relationship reviews and intelligence-led risk management. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

• Investigate complex referrals and make decisions relating to NCA disclosures and customer relationships. 

• Manage high-risk and sensitive cases and produce regulator-ready outcomes. 

• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders, including law enforcement. 

• Identify control gaps and support continuous improvement. 

• Provide coaching and SME support to colleagues. 

• Support change initiatives and champion continuous improvement. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. While this role may reference a suggested range of experience in years, this is intended as a guide only. What matters most is that you can demonstrate the essential skills outlined. If you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply. 
 
Essential: 

• Strong experience in Financial Crime investigations, AML, transaction monitoring or SAR activity 

• Ability to assess complex investigations and make evidence-based decisions 

• Strong regulatory understanding and stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent communication and analytical skills 

Desirable: 

• Experience with NCA disclosures or law enforcement engagement 

• Experience coaching colleagues 

ABOUT WORKING FOR US 

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. 
 
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. 
 
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. 
 
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. 

WE ALSO OFFER 

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15% 

• An annual performance-related bonus 

• Share schemes including free shares 

• Flexible benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle 

• 28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays 

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies 

Ready for a career where you’ll learn and thrive? Apply today and find out more!