Financial Crime Business Analyst (h/f)

Financial Crime Business Analyst
Remote in the UK
£550 per day inside IR35

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

emagine are hiring for a financial crime business analyst, focused on delivering cutting-edge financial crime compliance solutions. This role is pivotal in translating complex AML/KYC and financial crime requirements into actionable documentation, enabling successful implementation of PEGA-based workflows and other compliance technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide detailed refinement activities using solutioning phase materials and financial crime capabilities

• Collaborate with AML, KYC, and Financial Crime stakeholders to gather and document granular business and regulatory requirements

• Facilitate workshops focused on financial crime risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency

• Challenge and negotiate requirements to ensure alignment with risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and delivery timelines

• Produce and maintain standardized documentation (eg, BRDs, FRDs, process flows) tailored to financial crime use cases

• Conduct in-depth research on AML typologies, KYC onboarding complexities, and risk-based approaches

• Partner with Feature Owners and Compliance SMEs to track progress, manage risks/issues, and ensure regulatory alignment

• Recommend enhancements to improve financial crime controls and compliance outcomes

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in global banking environments, with a focus on financial crime compliance

• Deep domain expertise in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale financial crime transformation programmes

• Strong understanding of PEGA or similar compliance workflow platforms

• Exceptional communication and documentation skills in regulatory and risk contexts

• Robust stakeholder management across Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology

• Ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives to completion

• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and regulatory deadlines

• Collaborative approach with a focus on cross-functional delivery

Nice to Have

• In-depth knowledge of financial crime risks, controls, and regulatory frameworks (eg, FATF, EU AML Directives)

• Experience implementing Risk-Based Approach (RBA) strategies within KYC/AML programmes

• Familiarity with PEGA Decisioning and Case Management for financial crime use cases

• Passion for building clarity in complex regulatory environments

• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced transformation settings

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

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 that are 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