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Economic Crime Investigator

United Kingdom, Birmingham · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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At Unity Trust Bank, we’re proud to be bold in our ambitions, straightforward in our approach, inclusive in our thinking, and guided by integrity and collaboration in everything we do. We believe that banking should serve the common good—and that starts with understanding our customers deeply and acting on what matters most to them. Guided by our values—and our commitment to Consumer Duty—we ensure our security practices protect both our organisation and our customers. The Ongoing Monitoring Team plays a key role in protecting the bank and its customers from financial crime. We complete end‑to‑end Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) reviews for commercial and non‑personal entity customers, ensuring compliance with UK Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance, and internal financial crime standards.

Job Responsibility

  • Conduct full KYC/CDD reviews for a wide range of non‑personal entities
  • Analyse existing customer information and identify documentation gaps
  • Collate, assess, and verify CDD documentation
  • Perform open‑source research (OSINT) using Companies House, Charity Commission, and other reputable sources
  • Carry out PEP, Sanctions, and Adverse Media screening
  • Review transactional activity and historic alerts to identify anomalies
  • Engage directly with customers via phone and email to request information
  • Produce clear, risk‑focused assessments and recommend mitigation actions
  • Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records
  • Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the wider Economic Crime teams

Requirements

  • Experience in KYC/CDD, financial crime investigations, or a related risk/compliance role
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and identify risk indicators
  • Confidence in managing your own workload and making sound, independent decisions
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage customers professionally
  • A proactive approach to risk awareness and a commitment to Treating Customers Fairly

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