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We’re on a mission to build the world’s greatest social bank. We believe that banking needs to change for the better. When money is used correctly, it can transform our daily lives and positively impact the planet.

We’re searching for a resourceful and enthusiastic Financial Crime Analyst, who will amongst other things, support the day-to-day operations of the First Line Financial Crime Operations function.

About the Team

We are a multi-disciplined 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.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activity
• Investigate sanction/PEP/adverse media alerts
• Manage and work AML/CTF and fraud investigations from end to end, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Proactively identify financial crime trends through data analysis
• Liaise with other financial institutions and law enforcement authorities
• Liaise with other business departments
• Handle escalations from the Customer Service team and provide practical advice on required actions
• Support the optimisation and update of existing processes, systems and procedures

You’ll need to have:

• 1 years' experience (minimum)
• Experience in an Counter Financial Crime function
• Transactional monitoring experience
• The ability to manage a varied workload
• Investigations experience
• An analytical mindset and capable of identifying patterns in large datasets
• Have experience in the financial services sector
• A cooperative character and you enjoy working as part of a dynamic team

You’ll have an advantage if you:

• Have worked in a start-up
• Are familiar with Financial Crime and AML regulations

What we offer you:

• 35 total days holiday (25 annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday [June 24th],

• 3 personal health days
• An employer-sponsored volunteer programme (up to 4 hours per month supported by our

• Access to Spill, our mental health support partner
• A workplace pension, with 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top off
• After 1 year of service, access to £500 from the Kroo Learning Fund for career-related

• All equipment you need to work remotely effectively, with a Mac laptop as standard
• Access to our modern, bustling office in Manchester (close to Victoria station)
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to our Electric Car scheme
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• Room to grow and excel within a fast-paced, high growth start-up

Office/remote working:

Working remotely has changed many of our lives for the better and we are behind continuing the benefits of flexibility. We have a beautiful office in Manchester, which, when used for the right things, can be a useful and powerful tool. Currently, we see a blended model of working 1-2 days a week in the office, so candidates that are able to travel in occasionally are the best fit for our current working practices. Please note: Our ambition is to be a truly 24/7 customer-focused bank. In order to achieve this, you'll be working shifts across 5 days (Monday - Sunday) and 37.5 hours per week.

Diversity and Inclusion
We are firmly committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace in which all employees are valued, respected, safe, supported, and listened to without judgement or prejudice. These principles apply to all, regardless of race or ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, religion, appearance, political beliefs, educational background, class, and position or tenure within the company. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the direction we take at Kroo and are considered across all aspects of our business. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process and we will be happy to assist.

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