Financial Crime Investigations Analyst

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Financial Crime Investigations Analyst based in Edinburgh/Stirling for a 6-month contract, hybrid (onsite for intial 2 weeks then 2 days in the office per week).

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Description - The Role

Financial Crime Investigations Analyst is an experienced role with day-to-day responsibility for the completion of non-complex investigations, gathering financial crime intelligence, and supporting the Investigations Consultants and Investigations Lead in executing their responsibilities.

What you'll do

Conduct day-to-day execution of non-complex investigations and queries..

Support senior Investigations Consultants on more complex investigations and intelligence analysis.

Gather and analyse information from relevant internal and external sources.

Carry out open-source research and intelligence gathering, including threat-scanning activities.

Respond to intelligence requests and assist with identifying emerging financial crime risks.

Support delivery of Financial Crime Enhancement Programme initiatives and milestones.

Manage investigation caseloads and team mailboxes.

Prepare investigation reports, summaries, and escalation papers.

Assist with SAR, STR, and DAML-related activities.

Contribute to the implementation and use of case management tools.

Support delivery of Financial Crime Enhancement Programme initiatives.

Liaise with internal stakeholders, MLRO teams, regulators, and law enforcement where required.

Undertake other reasonable tasks and activities required by the team or wider function.

The skills you'll need

Experience in Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, KYC, EDD, Intelligence, or Investigations.

Experience conducting financial crime, fraud, transaction monitoring, or AML investigations.

Strong understanding of financial crime typologies and AML regulations.

Excellent stakeholder management and report-writing skills.

Experience analysing financial transactions, customer records, and behavioural patterns to identify suspicious activity.

Experience gathering intelligence from open sources, OSINT, and adverse media searches.

Experience preparing investigation reports, summaries, and recommendations for escalation.

Experience supporting or preparing SARs, STRs, and DAMLs.

Experience using financial crime case management systems and investigation tools.

Experience conducting horizon scanning, threat assessments, and identifying emerging financial crime risks.

Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Next steps

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.