Financial Crime Investigator

About the role

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Responsibilities

• In this role, you'll:
• Assess manual and system-generated alerts using sound judgement
• Investigate SARs and determine appropriate course of action where required
• Manage investigations from initiation through to resolution, meeting SLAs
• Analyse customer activity and assess whether relationships should continue or be exited
• Document findings clearly to a 'regulator-ready' standard
• Apply a strong risk-based approach to decision making
• Identify and raise potential financial crime risks
• Deliver against quality and productivity targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team collaboration

Requirements

• Essential:
• Experience in Financial Crime (AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring or Investigations)
• Strong understanding of Financial Crime regulations and investigative techniques
• Ability to assess complex information and make sound, risk-based decisions
• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills
• Analytical approach with the ability to identify risks and patterns
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver at pace
• Desirable:
• Experience investigating SARs
• Exposure to raising cases or risks to external authorities (e.g. NCA)
• Experience with transaction monitoring or alert-based systems
• 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.
• 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 wide-ranging benefits package, which includes...
• 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
• 24 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!
• At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us y

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Additional Information

End Date Monday 13 July 2026 Salary Range £33,203 - £34,950 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Job Share Job Description Summary See below for details. Job Description JOB TITLE: Financial Crime Investigator (Grade C) SALARY: £33,203 - £34,950 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. About this opportunity This role sits within Financial Crime Operations, part of our Economic Crime Prevention function, and plays a key role in protecting our customers and the Group from financial crime. As a Financial Crime Investigator, you'll be responsible for investigating Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and assessing whether escalation to the National Crime Agency (NCA) is required. You'll also conduct customer relationship reviews and contribute to intelligence-led risk management activity. You'll work closely with colleagues across Financial Crime and operational teams to ensure high-quality, consistent and regulator-ready decision-making.

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