UK - Financial Crime Data Analyst (SQL & Large data sets)

Job Title: Financial Crime Data Analyst (SQL & Large Data Sets) Location: Remote (UK-based) Job Type: Full-Time / Contract About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Crime Data Analyst with a strong command of SQL and experience working with large and complex data sets. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial crime frameworks, particularly Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and transaction monitoring analytics. In this role, you will work remotely as part of a UK-based team, supporting financial crime investigations through data-driven insights and robust reporting. You’ll play a key role in helping to detect, prevent, and report financial crime, contributing to a safer and more compliant financial ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: - Write, optimize, and execute advanced SQL queries to extract and analyze large volumes of financial data - Conduct in-depth analysis of AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies - Translate complex datasets into actionable insights, visualizations, and compliance reports - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and technology, to support ongoing investigations and initiatives - Ensure data integrity and adhere to data governance and regulatory standards - Support the development and enhancement of monitoring rules and models based on analytical findings Requirements: - Proven expertise in SQL, including performance optimization and handling large-scale datasets - Background in financial crime analytics (AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, etc.) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to data analysis - Familiarity with UK and international financial crime regulations and data governance best practices - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus What We Offer: - Fully remote role within a supportive UK-based team - Competitive salary and flexible working hours - Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the financial crime domain Originally posted on Himalayas