Financial Crime Analyst

Role Overview

• Support sanctions and financial crime referrals by gathering information, conducting initial screening, and preparing factual summaries for review by Senior Financial Crime Analysts or the Financial Crime Manager.
• Undertake financial crime checks (e.g. screening, adverse media reviews, jurisdictional risk checks) in line with documented procedures and escalation thresholds.
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments, MI production and periodic reviews by collating data and drafting supporting analysis under supervision.
• Support the implementation of financial crime controls, policies and procedures, including assisting with updates and internal communications.
• Respond to internal queries on financial crime matters by reference to established guidance, escalating judgement‑based or higher‑risk matters appropriately.
• Participate in training and development, building technical knowledge across Sanctions, AML/TF, Fraud, Bribery & Corruption and Tax Evasion/Facilitation, with progression supported by senior colleagues.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to Senior Financial Crime Analysts and the Financial Crime Manager on projects, regulatory exercises and reviews.
• Work collaboratively with other Compliance pillar leads and teams to ensure seamless delivery of cross-functional compliance initiatives and projects, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and mutual support across the Compliance function. Contribute to divisional compliance initiatives and support the development of a shared resource model across the wider Davies Insurance Solutions compliance division.

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced (1-3 years) Financial Crime Analyst who has worked within the Insurance sector/Lloyd's/London Market to support the Financial Crime function in the day‑to‑day operation of financial crime controls and contribute to the development and enhancement of Asta wider financial crime framework. **You will be required to support Asta’s engagement with its clients and stakeholders and represent the Financial Crime function in both internal and external meetings.

Benefits

At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family-friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace. Our benefits include: ** Work-life balance you can rely on

• 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service

Your health & wellbeing covered

• Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
• Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
• Subsidised gym or sports club membership

Support for you and your family

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

Rewarding your contribution

• Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes