Financial Crime Analyst
Application Deadline: 8 May 2026
Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London UK
Reporting To: Yamini Permaloo
Description
As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will support the Financial Crime function in the day‑to‑day operation of financial crime controls and contribute to the development and enhancement of Asta wider financial crime framework. You will be required to support Asta’s engagement with its clients and stakeholders and represent the Financial Crime function in both internal and external meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sanctions and financial crime referrals by gathering information, conducting initial screening, and preparing factual summaries for review by Senior Financial Crime Analysts or the Financial Crime Manager.
- Undertake financial crime checks (e.g. screening, adverse media reviews, jurisdictional risk checks) in line with documented procedures and escalation thresholds.
- Assist with financial crime risk assessments, MI production and periodic reviews by collating data and drafting supporting analysis under supervision.
- Support the implementation of financial crime controls, policies and procedures, including assisting with updates and internal communications.
- Respond to internal queries on financial crime matters by reference to established guidance, escalating judgement‑based or higher‑risk matters appropriately.
- Participate in training and development, building technical knowledge across Sanctions, AML/TF, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion/Facilitation, with progression supported by senior colleagues.
- Provide administrative and analytical support to Senior Financial Crime Analysts and the Financial Crime Manager on projects, regulatory exercises and reviews.
- Work collaboratively with other Compliance pillar leads and teams to ensure seamless delivery of cross-functional compliance initiatives and projects, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and mutual support across the Compliance function. Contribute to divisional compliance initiatives and support the development of a shared resource model across the wider Davies Insurance Solutions compliance division.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Interest in financial crime, compliance or regulatory risk within financial services
- Some exposure to financial crime concepts desirable but not required
- Willingness to develop knowledge of UK financial crime regulation and the Lloyd’s market
- Candidates with a legal background (e.g., law degree) are preferred, though this is not a mandatory requirement.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Job Benefits
At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family-friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
Our benefits include:
Work-life balance you can rely on
- 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance that increases with service
Your health & wellbeing covered
- Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
- Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
- Subsidised gym or sports club membership
Support for you and your family
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
Rewarding your contribution
- Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes
