SARs Financial Crime Specialist at Zopa preparing reports on suspicious transactions and ensuring compliance. Worked in hybrid environment with specific office attendance and remote work flexibility.
Responsibilities
Preparing detailed reports on potentially suspicious financial transactions for compliance and regulatory purposes.
Reviewing customer transactions and related information to identify suspicious activity.
Drafting SARs and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preventing financial crime, including money laundering and fraud.
Working in the office two days per week.
Working 7.5 hour shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Working one weekend day every other week remotely.
Requirements
Experience in financial crime or fraud, ideally in a SARs/Transaction Monitoring role within the banking or financial services industry.
Experience leveraging AI tools to support financial crime investigations and produce high-quality investigative summaries, while maintaining strong analytical judgment and regulatory awareness.
Demonstrated ability to critically assess AI-generated case summaries, applying professional judgment to support sound case decisions while ensuring full regulatory and policy compliance.
Strong knowledge of UK financial crime regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR), and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidelines.
Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems.
Strong analytical and investigative skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to produce clear, concise reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of banking products and services, including payments, savings, and investment transactions.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously under pressure.
ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) certification or equivalent ICA qualification (Desirable).
Benefits
Flexible ways of working
Face-to-face collaboration
Good work-life balance
Option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year
Workplace free from discrimination
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds
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