Financial Crime Analyst - 6-9 month contract

What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.We are a dynamic and rapidly growing electric vehicle leasing company committed to revolutionising the way people drive. As we expand our operations, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security across all aspects of our business. As part of our desire to continually improve the way we operate, we are looking for someone to join our financial crime team, on a temporary basis to enhance our financial crime due diligence processes and documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to both review and enhance our existing processes while ensuring the day-to-day of ongoing screening and monitoring is performed to a high standard and that we continue to align with both the regulatory and legal expectations and industry best practice.You will be reporting into our new Financial Crime Senior Manager and ultimately into our Chief Financial Officer as part of this 6-9 month project.

What you'll do

Work closely with the Financial Crime Senior Manager to develop and implement targeted improvements in our financial crime frameworkCollaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse current practices and suggest enhancements to mitigate potential risksEnsure financial crime processes align with relevant regulations and industry best practicesSupport the roll-out of new systems and tools designed to improve detection, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activities; calibrating screening parameters will be a key part of this areaReview financial crime and reputation risk alerts, removing false positives and risk-rating findings according to the internal risk methodologyMaintain internal records and suggest and implement ways to improve the approach to financial crime record keepingAssist in the preparation of reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completenessProvide ongoing support to the Risk & Compliance team during the contract period, including assisting with investigations and responding to inquiries related to financial crime

What you'll need

2 years of experience in financial crime risk management, preferably within the financial services, leasing, or automotive sectorsStrong background in anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and anti-bribery/corruption initiativesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and report writing skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to explain recommendations in a clear and concise wayStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teamsProficiency in financial crime detection tools and systems, as well as a solid understanding of relevant regulationsSelf-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervisionProactive approach to identifying and addressing potential risks and issuesAbility to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Why else you'll love it here

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Octopus Electric Vehicles and Octopus Energy won best company to work for in 2024 in their respective categories, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people  Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee BenefitsAbout us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.