Financial Crime Specialist Investigator
Job Description
ALF are proud to be exclusively partnering with a fast-growing FinTech business based in the heart of Manchester. A company that puts customers and people first, combining innovative technology with a human approach to deliver fair and accessible financial solutions.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious Financial Crime team where ideas are encouraged, development is supported, and your impact is visible. The business offers a modern, flexible working environment with a strong focus on inclusion and continuous improvement.
This role is Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work and just 1 day per week in the office (training period may differ).
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £34,000
- Flexible working (1 day in office per week)
- 23 days holiday + increases with service
- Additional days for wellbeing, charity & birthday
- Free onsite parking
- Fast-growing business with genuine progression opportunities
The Role
Sitting within a growing Financial Crime function, you’ll play a key role in protecting customers and the business from fraud, with a strong focus on end-to-end investigations.
- Conduct end-to-end fraud and financial crime investigations, including APP fraud and scam cases
- Investigate suspicious activity across Faster Payments, identifying high-risk behaviours and emerging fraud trends
- Complete SAR investigations, including drafting and submitting disclosures to the NCA
- Carry out CIFAS filings where appropriate
- Use internal systems (including SSI where applicable) to manage and progress investigations
- Take proactive action to prevent financial loss, including account intervention and escalation
- Act as a subject matter expert on fraud typologies, particularly social engineering and payment-related scams
- Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen fraud controls and improve detection strategies
- Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, controls, and frameworks
About You
- Proven experience in Financial Crime / Fraud Investigation, with exposure to payments
- Strong experience in end-to-end investigations, not just alert handling
- Hands-on experience with SARs (including NCA submissions) and CIFAS filings
- Solid understanding of APP fraud and scam typologies, with investigation experience (not just awareness)
- Experience working with Faster Payments
- Ability to assess risk quickly and make sound decisions under pressure
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Financial Crime Investigator looking for a role where you can take ownership of investigations and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cassidy at ALF Recruit for more information.
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Disclaimer
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