Risk & Controls Analyst - Financial Crime

£400 p/d Inside IR35

10 days required per month on site in either London, Manchester, Cardiff or Southampton

About emagine:

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specializing in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We foster a culture of openness, integrity, and collaboration, aiming to deliver optimal services for our clients and create a positive and equitable working environment.

We’re seeking a Financial Crime Risk & Controls Analyst to provide support during a period of transition and team expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Controls Consultant with expertise in Financial Crime to contribute to a well-established organisation looking to strengthen its control environment and onboarding capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial crime and fraud control environment.

• Conduct control effectiveness testing and manage operational events and incidents.

• Identify and remediate control gaps through structured improvement plans.

• Collaborate closely with AML and Fraud teams to enhance risk management frameworks.

• Document and report on control measures, effectiveness, and ongoing improvement actions.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial crime risk management.

• Proven track record of conducting control effectiveness testing.

• Operational risk experience, with strong understanding of control management aligned to business risks.

• Ability to manage control actions and respond swiftly to identified weaknesses.

• Experience in a managerial or leadership role within financial services.

• Familiarity with AML protocols and regulatory frameworks.

• Exposure to fraud detection and prevention measures.

• Prior experience working in a retail banking environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in risk evaluation.

Join emagine:

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately. Our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion, or ethnic origin.