Financial Crime Analyst

Financial Crime Analyst

Shape the future of financial crime prevention at Cynergy Bank.

Join us as a Financial Crime Analyst and develop your career in a supportive team, helping to keep our customers and the Bank safe. You’ll gain hands-on experience across investigations, customer due diligence and screening, with coaching from experienced colleagues.

What’s the opportunity?
This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract (parental leave cover) with potential extension. You’ll support the investigation and analysis of potential financial crime, including money laundering and fraud. It’s an excellent opportunity to build your knowledge in a regulated banking environment, working closely with experienced analysts and the MLRO team.

Where You will Work

You will enjoy hybrid working, with 3 days in our London office and 2 days from home.

Why Join Us?

We know the best people want more than just a job. At Cynergy Bank, you will find:

• Impact: Contribute to our financial crime controls and protect customers by supporting case work and investigations.
• Growth: A culture that champions curiosity, innovation, and personal growth at every stage.
• Flexibility: A culture that values work-life balance, supported by our hybrid working model.
• Rewards: Recognition for your skills and contribution, including annual bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support the triage and assessment of alerts (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP/adverse media), escalating where needed.
• Assist with end-to-end case handling (alerts, cases, reviews) to agreed SLAs under supervision.
• Prepare draft Internal Suspicious Activity Reports (iSARs) for review by senior colleagues/the MLRO.
• Contribute to periodic AML reviews for managed accounts in line with risk rating.
• Keep current with AML, sanctions and terrorist financing guidance, applying team procedures and checklists.
• Provide cover on screening/monitoring queues and support ad-hoc team projects as required.

What You Will Bring

• Around 1 year’s experience in a financial crime/compliance or similar control environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in record-keeping.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with AML regulations and red-flag indicators (desirable).
• Ability to follow procedures and escalate appropriately.
• Desirable: ICA (AML/CDD/Financial Crime Prevention) or relevant coursework; exposure to alert handling/KYC/CDD.

How We Will Support You

At Cynergy Bank, we are committed to your wellbeing and success. We know everyone’s needs are different, so our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Here is a snapshot of what we offer:

• A salary and bonus package designed to recognise your skills and contribution
• 25 – 30 days holiday (with the option to buy 10 more)
• Award-winning pension savings scheme
• Healthcare, life assurance, and income protection
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home)
• Training and development opportunities

Plus, a range of extras including lifestyle discounts, recognition awards, and volunteering initiatives, all designed to keep you supported and thriving. You can explore the full package here: cynergybank.co.uk/about-us/careers/benefits-and-rewards

Who Are We?

Cynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank, combining personal service with smart technology to help ambitious businesses and individuals achieve their goals. We know that professional and personal lives often overlap, so our mission is to support customers in all their interdependent banking needs. Since 2018, we have lent over £4bn to scaling businesses and partnered with leading firms to deliver the future of banking. Named Bank of the Year 2025 by MoneyAge , we are recognised for our commitment to customers, innovation, and tailored solutions. This award reflects our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional banking experiences, powered by cutting-edge technology.

Our values shape everything we do: Putting the customer first, Risk front and centre, Opportunity, empowerment and innovation, United team inclusive and diverse, and Doing the right thing. These principles guide our decisions, drive our culture, and ensure the best outcomes for our customers and colleagues. Learn more about us: cynergybank.co.uk/about-us

This advert covers the main responsibilities and requirements. A full job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply as we value potential as much as experience.

At Cynergy Bank, we use anonymous screening at the first stage of recruitment, ensuring every application is reviewed fairly, based on skills and experience alone.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd November 2025 . Please note, we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Apply now to help shape the future of human digital banking at Cynergy Bank.