Associate-Financial Crime Investigations

Role purpose

Conduct investigations to protect the bank from reputational, regulatory, and financial crime risks; support controls; provide useful intelligence and raise threat awareness.

Core accountabilities

Conduct investigations; determine exposure / suspicion; assess systems / controls; engage stakeholders; embed outcomes; work with internal / external partners; fulfil SAR obligations; prepare bespoke reports; disseminate findings; support ad-hoc projects.

Stakeholder engagement

Legal; business-aligned teams; AML Operations; Court Orders; financial crime teams; Chief Security Office (Intelligence, Cyber, Investigations); Fraud Risk / Operations.

Technical / analytical expectations

Strong judgement and analytical skills; identify criminal activity; organise caseloads; high-quality written / verbal communication to summarise complex investigations.

Governance & management

Operate in highly regulated environment; align to Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework; adhere to Policies / Standards.

Legal / compliance obligations

Fulfil Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) obligations; disseminate findings appropriately.

Communication

Prepare bespoke reports on sensitive cases; excellent written / verbal skills; summarise complex cases.

Preferred qualifications / skills

Proven interest in financial-crime intelligence / investigations; experience in highly regulated environments.

Values & mindset

Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship; Mindset : Empower, Challenge, Drive.