Anti-Financial Crime Analyst – Adviser Platform

Government & Defence
Midlothian
August 18, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

  • Provide AFC advice, guidance and challenge on new products, services, business activity and first line escalations
  • Support second line oversight of AFC systems and controls against relevant laws, regulations and guidance
  • Collate management information for senior management reporting and AFC legal and regulatory obligations
  • Review higher risk escalations, waiver or exception requests, and matters outside policy, standards or risk appetite
  • Execute AFC monitoring and testing
  • Support AFC risk assessments and track remediation activity
  • Assist with AFC queries from clients, regulators, counterparties, auditors and professional third parties
  • Work closely with Aberdeen Adviser, first line teams, auditors and professional third parties

Requirements

  • Experience providing AFC advice, guidance or oversight within a regulated financial institution (essential)
  • Good knowledge of UK financial crime laws, rules, regulatory guidance and industry practice (essential)
  • Understanding of applying financial crime policies, standards and risk appetite in business activity (essential)
  • Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including Joint Money Laundering Steering Group guidance and the Money Laundering Regulations (highly desirable)
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills with first line teams and senior stakeholders (highly desirable)
  • Relevant ICA Certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable)Experience in an adviser or investment platform business, including platform risks and challenges (desirable)
  • Technical AFC knowledge
  • Clear communication and balanced judgement
  • Collaborative working style

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing AFC advice and guidance within regulated financial institutions, with a strong understanding of UK financial crime laws and regulatory requirements. Capable of executing AFC monitoring, risk assessments, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • AFC Advice And Guidance
  • UK Financial Crime Laws
  • AFC Monitoring And Testing
  • ICA Certificate
  • Collaborative Working Style

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

  • AFC Systems And Controls
  • Financial Crime Policies
  • Risk Assessment
  • Management Information Collation
  • Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

  • Strong Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Clear Communication
  • Balanced Judgement

Certifications & Qualifications

  • ICA Certificate

Industry Keywords

  • Regulated Financial Institution
  • Joint Money Laundering Steering Group
  • Money Laundering Regulations
  • First Line Escalations
  • Platform Risks

Location

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