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Senior Financial Crime Investigator

chip
Companychip
CategoryFinance
Location
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelMid
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted19 May 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (teamtailor)
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Description
We’re growing fast and we have some very exciting plans. We’re looking for a Senior Financial Crime Investigator to help us make them happen. What you can expect to be doing: Carrying out Customer due diligence (CDD) checks e.g. Peps and Sanctions Conduct Investigations stemming from trigger events such as transaction monitoring alerts or source of wealth enquiries to identify suspicious activity Performing manual tasks including document reviews and actioning risk based account closures Providing recommendations & decisions for financial crime related requests raised by other teams within the business Adhering to all relevant financial crime processes/procedures to complete operational financial crime workflows. Proactively identifying issues with current processes and procedures and implementing improvements What we’re looking for: A keen interest in Financial Crime and Fraud Comfortable working autonomously, learning quickly, and using initiative. You have a good understanding of risk mitigation Strong verbal and written communication skills Good analytical and investigative skills with the ability to make informed decisions using best judgement. Attention to detail across all areas of work Previous experience working with data and using it to come up with recommendations for process enhancements What we’re really looking for: ✍️ We’re looking for someone who’s genuinely excited about Chip and energised by the opportunity to help build the future of wealth, making saving, investing and pensions simpler and more accessible for everyone. We work in a regulated space, so the bar is high. But we’ve built a team of smart, thoughtful people who care about doing great work and enjoy doing it together. Technical skills matter, obviously. But they’re not the only thing we hire for. We want real people. People with interests, perspective and personality. The best teams are made up of individuals who bring different experiences into the room, not just polished CVs and good interview answers. So alongside the technical side, we’ll be looking for empathy, self-awareness, sound judgement, resilience and a collaborative mindset. People who are good to work with, especially when things get hard. ⏰ Working Hours ⏰ Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Start your weekend early!) Enjoy a structured yet balanced workweek, with an early Friday finish to kickstart your weekend! PERKS 🎁 £33,000 - £37,000 per annum Discretionary Performance-Related Annual Bonus of up to 10% (Cash) and 5% (Shares) based on your gross annual salary. Workplace pension scheme - We invest in your future with a workplace pension scheme , contributing 5% on earnings up to £50,000 . Plan ahead with confidence while you grow your career! 🚀 Private medical insurance (medical history disregarded) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Free ChipX subscription for UK-based employees We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity Flexible working arrangements 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the days between Christmas and New Year ✈️ Annual training budget for courses, workshops, or conferences to help you advance your career. £30 per month Chip Fitness Benefit to suit your Mental/Physical Wellbeing Company laptop Opportunity to have a huge impact on our product while fast-tracking your knowledge, responsibility and skills in a high-growth fintech startup 🚀 Our Interview Process: 📖 Video screen with someone from our Talent team Video interview with the hiring manager Final interview with Head of Financial Crime   We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, ple