Financial Crime Compliance Analyst
PassthroughFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess strong English written and verbal communication skills and be fluent in Spanish (CEFR C1 level). Required experience includes conducting high-risk business banking screening or complex financial crime investigations, and making independent, risk-based financial crime decisions in a regulated financial services firm. Knowledge of current UK and EU financial crime landscapes and associated risks is also necessary.
The Senior Financial Crime Investigator will investigate complex or high-risk anti-money laundering alerts on business accounts. They will be responsible for recommending Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to Monzo Bank EU, making business onboarding decisions in high-risk or complex cases, and conducting ongoing due diligence on high-risk business accounts. Additionally, they will provide financial crime expertise and support to other operational teams across the business.
Digital-only banking platform for consumers
Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform focused on providing a modern way for individuals to manage their finances. Its main product is a mobile app that allows users to track their income, spending, and savings easily. The app includes features that help users save money, such as automatically setting aside a portion of their paycheck or rounding up transactions to the nearest dollar. Monzo generates revenue through interest on deposits, fees for certain services, and interchange fees from card transactions, as well as offering overdrafts and personal loans. What sets Monzo apart from traditional banks is its real-time balance updates and instant spending notifications, which help users stay informed about their finances. The goal of Monzo is to provide a convenient, mobile-first banking experience that meets the needs of its growing customer base, which has surpassed 8 million users.