Financial Crime Enhanced Investigator
Accounting & Finance
Edinburgh, UK · Glasgow, UK · Birmingham, UK · Tredegar, UK
GBP 44,901-49,890 / year + Equity
End Date
Sunday 28 June 2026Salary Range
£44,901 - £49,890We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options
Flexible Working Options
Job ShareJob Description Summary
Financial Crime Operations’ purpose is to continue to keep the bank and our customers safe from the impacts of Economic Crime.This role will sit within Consumer Relationships Financial Crime who has the responsibility to investigate Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) to determine whether disclosure to National Crime Agency (NCA) is required. The team are also responsible for completing customer relationship reviews, and delivering high-quality intelligence and data led risk management to reduce harm to our communities.
The successful applicant will work in a collaborative way, to complete pre-event & consent investigations including the appropriate blocking of customer’s accounts.
They will liaise with external agencies as well as colleagues and stakeholders across the Group where necessary, protecting customers and the bank from the impacts of Economic Crime.
Job Description
SALARY: £44,901 – £47,395 pa
LOCATION: Birmingham, Chester, Glasgow, Hove, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Halifax
HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week
WORKING PATTERN: You'll primarily work remotely in this role, giving you the flexibility to work from home. To support collaboration and connection with your colleagues, you'll need to be based within reasonable travelling distance of one of our hub locations and attend when required for business, team or customer needs.
Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply today.
ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
We have multiple opportunities available for Financial Crime Investigators, (including both permanent and fixed-term contract/secondments). These roles sit within Financial Crime Operations and focus on investigating high-risk and sensitive financial crime activity, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), customer relationship reviews and intelligence-led risk management.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Investigate complex referrals and make decisions relating to NCA disclosures and customer relationships.
Manage high-risk and sensitive cases and produce regulator-ready outcomes.
Work with internal teams and external stakeholders, including law enforcement.
Identify control gaps and support continuous improvement.
Provide coaching and SME support to colleagues.
Support change initiatives and champion continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. While this role may reference a suggested range of experience in years, this is intended as a guide only. What matters most is that you can demonstrate the essential skills outlined. If you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
Essential:
Strong experience in Financial Crime investigations, AML, transaction monitoring or SAR activity
Ability to assess complex investigations and make evidence-based decisions
Strong regulatory understanding and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Desirable:
Experience with NCA disclosures or law enforcement engagement
Experience coaching colleagues
ABOUT WORKING FOR US
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.
WE ALSO OFFER
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual performance-related bonus
Share schemes including free shares
Flexible benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle
28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Ready for a career where you’ll learn and thrive? Apply today and find out more!
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
