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Location: Remote
Contract Type: 12 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Our team plays a key role in delivering Octopus Money’s mission. We work together to safeguard the business and its customers by proactively disrupting financial crime through expert intelligence and robust governance. We care about doing meaningful work, moving quickly and learning as we go.
We’re looking for a Financial Crime SME Investigator to join us. This is a critical position to help us protect our customers and our business whilst ensuring that we adhere to our regulatory expectations. You’ll also contribute to how we grow and support more people.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a proactive approach to managing a diverse and expansive range of operational responsibilities including work of an investigative nature, analysing data, problem solving and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. You’ll learn fast, work across the business and see the impact of your work every day.
About Octopus Money Direct
Octopus Money Direct is our direct-to-consumer investment platform, designed to make investing and pensions simple, accessible and responsible. It’s built for people who want to grow their money with confidence without needing full financial advice right now. Customers can invest from as little as £25 a month through ISAs, Investment Accounts and pensions, using expertly managed portfolios with a strong focus on long-term, responsible investing.
The role
The Financial Crime SME Investigator is key to developing the Financial Crime agenda within the business - shaping, monitoring, and strengthening the financial crime control environment.
The role holder will need to use subject matter expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence within the first line of defence. By moving beyond basic operational support to act as a strategic lead, they will provide expert guidance and lead risk assessments to ensure the organization remains compliant with legislation and FCA guidance.
Ultimately, this position protects the business and its customers by driving data-led decision-making, overseeing third-party compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and heightened risk awareness.
Be the go-to financial crime expert within the business leading the financial crime agenda, providing direction and support to the organisation
Act as an escalation point for first line sanction, PEP and AML investigations
Work with our partners on referrals and enquiries, keeping abreast of operational and industry performance, guidelines, policies and best practice
Effectively manage all stakeholders, ensuring that they are kept appropriately informed and consulted on all matters AML/Project & Policy
Maintain accurate Management Information and Key Risk Indicators on an ongoing basis
Participate in governance committees and forums, both internal and external as required
We value people who:
Make every conversation matter
You care about how you make people feel. You communicate clearly, listen well and build trust with customers and colleagues. You want every interaction to move things forward.
Move with urgency and focus
You like getting stuck in. You care about making progress, not perfection. You stay focused on what matters, learn quickly and find smart ways to keep things moving.
Own it
You take responsibility for your work and the outcomes it creates. You’re comfortable solving problems, making decisions and tackling challenges head on. You hold yourself to a high standard and want to make a real impact.
To be successful in the role, you will need:
A deep knowledge of financial crime legislation, regulation and industry best practice
3+ years in Financial Crime experience working in either a client screening, transaction monitoring and/or AML role.
A willingness to keep abreast of operational and industry performance, guidelines, policies, and best practice.
Preparing and Producing accurate Information
Good written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder management
Confident presentation skills
Financial Services experience
It’s a bonus if you have
Professional AML certification or equivalent qualification
Knowledge of Financial Crime screening tools
Project management experience
What’s in it for you
Base salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE + benefits
We want people to grow here, to feel supported and to feel proud of the impact they make!
You’ll get:
18 days a year working from anywhere (for non regulated roles)
Bonus for non-commission based roles
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Birthday day off
A supportive team who care about what they do
The chance to help people improve their lives
Please note, as a regulated business we are required to run background checks for all employees which covers adverse financial and unspent convictions. These will only take place upon a successful job offer.
About Octopus Group
We’re part of the Octopus Group: a privately-owned business that’s been doing things differently for 25 years. Octopus sets out to build businesses that will outlive us and create a better world for future generations, including brands such as Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments and Octopus Legacy.
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We believe in equal financial education for everybody, no matter their background. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated.
We do not and never will discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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