Junior Financial Crime Analyst

Junior Financial Crime Analyst<br>Bridgend (Hybrid - 3 days office based)<br>£26,000 - £30,000<br><br><br>CPS Group are partnering with a leading risk management organisation operating within the financial services sector. With a strong reputation for innovation, governance, and professional development, this is an excellent environment to begin and grow a long-term career.<br><br>This is a Junior/Entry-Level position - no prior financial crime experience is required. Full training will be provided. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door within the financial services sector, offering clear progression pathways into Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, and wider regulatory functions.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Support financial crime monitoring and assurance activities<br><br>Assist with compliance reviews and control testing<br><br>Produce and maintain monitoring reports for stakeholders<br><br>Help review policies, procedures, and governance documentation<br><br>Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and control gaps<br><br>Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring frameworks<br><br>Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal assurance work<br><br>Assist with financial crime training and awareness initiatives<br><br>Essential:<br><br>Excellent attention to detail<br><br>Strong Excel skills (data handling, reporting, analysis)<br><br>Analytical mindset with good problem-solving ability<br><br>Strong written and verbal communication skills<br><br>Well-organised and proactive approach<br><br>Desirable (not essential):<br><br>Maths, Finance, Economics or related degree<br><br>Exposure to data analysis or reporting work<br><br>Interest in Compliance, Risk, or Financial Crime<br><br>Why Apply?<br><br>Full training provided - no prior experience needed<br><br>Clear career progression within financial services<br><br>Exposure to global compliance and risk frameworks<br><br>Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)<br><br>Supportive, professional team environment<br><br>If you're detail-driven, analytically minded, and looking to launch a career in financial services, this is an excellent entry point into a growing and highly sought-after field.<br><br>Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group<br><br>By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)>

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