Financial Crime Specialist (Investigations)

Location London
Discipline: Audit, Risk & Compliance
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Alex
Contact email: alex@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5728
Published: about 4 hours ago
6 month-FTC £70,000/ £90,000 (pro rata for 6 months) London (City) – 3 days per week in office Financial Crime (Investigations) Specialist opportunity working with a top performing specialty insurer operating within the Lloyd’s Market. You will play a key role in handling referrals involving detected fraud or suspicious activity; lead investigations, identify control gaps, recommend remedial actions and external reporting, and provide regular reports and oversight to senior management and committees. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Financial Crime Officer in managing financial crime referrals, including suspected fraud and money laundering. Lead investigations, maintaining case files, the Fraud Log, and reporting progress to senior management. Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other external regulatory filings where required. Provide investigation guidance and training to first-line teams and recommend remedial actions where fraud is suspected or confirmed. Maintain and enhance the Fraud Log and review SIRA alerts, investigating suspicious activity through to resolution. Produce MI reports on case status and outcomes for senior management and committees, including FCCC. Key Skills and Experience: Insurance Investigative experience essential (investigations qualifications advantageous). Advanced insurance industry knowledge essential.