Financial Crime Analyst - Detection (Evening Shift)

Role

Transaction Monitoring – Late Shift. Hours: 16:00 – 00:30 (with an hour for lunch).

About Kroo

Kroo has a big vision: to be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers. We’re helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, while making a positive impact on the planet. Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

About the Team

We are a multi-disciplinary team of experienced technology, banking, customer experience, marketing, and legal professionals who share a passion for the company’s mission and believe in a collaborative approach to creating the greatest social bank. We are building a diverse team of inquisitive people who want to understand customer needs and behaviour so we can develop innovative products that change people’s lives for good.

How you will contribute

• This role focuses on transaction monitoring; the successful candidate will also learn and contribute to other First Line FinCrime tasks.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activity.
• Review and approve or reject payments flagged as potentially high risk to protect customers and the bank from loss.
• Support the optimisation and update of existing monitoring processes, systems and procedures.
• Proactively identify financial crime trends through data analysis.
• Liaise with other financial institutions and law enforcement authorities.
• Liaise with other business departments.

About You

While not essential, the following experience and qualifications are highly desirable for this position:

• Minimum 1 year of transaction monitoring experience.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Investigations experience.
• Analytical mindset and ability to identify patterns in large datasets.
• Experience in the financial services sector.
• Cooperative character and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
• Readiness to complete sanctions certifications to broaden knowledge.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Familiar with Financial Crime and AML regulations.

About Our Process

We can be flexible with the structure of our interview process if someone's circumstances or timescales require it, but our general structure is:

• 30-minute meet-and-greet with our talent acquisition specialist via Google Hangouts.
• 1-hour technical interview with the hiring manager via Google Hangouts.
• 30-minute culture champion interview via Google Hangouts.

Please let us know if you have any specific requirements or need assistance so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.

What we offer

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer:

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up.
• Top-notch equipment: MacBook laptop, with support for home office setup if required.
• Modern office: optional access to a modern workspace in Central London.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Room for growth: opportunities in a fast-paced, high-growth start-up.
• Full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.

Hybrid Working

This role is to be worked 100% remotely. We have offices in Manchester and London, but there is no requirement to attend. Attendance would only be in exceptional circumstances.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is valued, respected, and supported without judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our bank. Reasonable adjustments are available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

To all Recruitment Agencies

Agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Kroo Bank will not assume responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes. To ensure a fair and efficient application process, please submit your application directly through the advertised platform. Do not contact the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or other channels for inquiries or updates. Any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response.

Please note: Kroo values honesty and integrity in all candidates. As part of our hiring process, we conduct employment history and reference checks. Any undisclosed discrepancies, misrepresentations, or false information may result in withdrawal of your application or job offer.