Financial Crime Analyst

Job Description

Minimum compensation: starting from 8 300 PLN. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience and competencies.

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

Be at the forefront of financial crime prevention where traditional finance meets crypto. We're expanding our team with two Financial Crime Analysts who will leverage AI-powered technology to detect and prevent money laundering across digital and traditional assets. Join a dynamic team where your investigative skills will directly protect our business and contribute to the global fight against financial crime.

Your role in the Team's Success

The Financial Crime team stands between criminals and our clients, using advanced analytics and expert investigation to detect money laundering and fraud across traditional and digital assets. We deliver critical intelligence to law enforcement, ensure full regulatory compliance, and protect IG from multi-million pound fines and license risks. Every alert we investigate, every SAR we file, makes the financial system safer.

What you'll do

These roles are essential to extending our operational coverage to 7am-10pm CET, Monday-Friday. We're looking for self-starters who thrive in team environments and are comfortable working regular afternoon and evening shifts (up to 10pm).

Key Responsibilities

Investigation & Monitoring

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts across traditional financial products and crypto assets
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify patterns and suspicious activity through detailed analytical review

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) with clear, well-reasoned narratives
• Maintain accurate case documentation and records in compliance management systems
• Ensure all investigations meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements

Collaboration & Innovation

• Support the implementation of AI-powered alert processing tools, including backward assurance for low-risk alerts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, and Operations to resolve complex cases
• Contribute to process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency
• Participate in ongoing training on crypto assets and emerging financial crime typologies

What you'll need for this role

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years' experience in financial crime compliance, AML/CFT, or financial services risk management
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations (Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) and FCA requirements
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems and case management platforms

Advantageous

• Understanding of crypto assets, blockchain technology, and digital asset money laundering risks

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify suspicious patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting SAR narratives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn new compliance technology platforms
• Flexibility to work varied shifts supporting extended operational hours (7am-10pm CET coverage)

Desirable Qualifications

• Interest in or knowledge of crypto assets and digital currencies
• Professional qualifications such as ICA Diploma in AML or working towards CAMS certification
• Experience in FinTech, payments, or trading environments
• Familiarity with data analytics tools or SQL for investigations

While there are many profiles of people who work at IG – across all roles, we’re looking for a few common traits:

• You are curious about our product and the technology that sits behind it;
• You care about our clients, and you are hungry to improve their user experience;
• You are impatient about driving change and willing to deliver at pace;
• You are not afraid of the complexity of financial regulation and want to learn & grow your expertise; and
• You are a creative problem solver capable of innovating and thinking big.

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• Competitive salary
• Private medical cover for you and your family (Medicover)
• Multikafeteria system (you can choose multisport card, vouchers etc.)
• Life insurance (Generali)
• Comprehensive global and local onboarding process – to the company and to your role
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Platform
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture  
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund  
• Online stretching sessions
• Online wellbeing weeks
• Online social events
• Annual parties - summer picnic and Christmas Party and other social events  
• Flexible working hours – depending on the role
• Flexible work arrangements – we work in hybrid working framework  
• Home office equipment reimbursement  
• 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work  
• 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday  

Learn more about the Perks here!

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!