Financial Crime Analyst Review

It is broken into 3 main parts. 6 months on each. 6 months payment screening looking for sanctions matches on payments. 6 months transaction monitoring looking at transactions on accounts to see if crime they are suspicious. Then 6 months in SARU deeming whether or not conduct on those suspicious accounts is criminal.

Yes lots. i have developed as more professional. A better mentor. A better investigator. I am less emotional and more rationale in my decision making. I work with more integrity and manage stakeholders better. I better presentational skills and now have much better organisational skills when compared to how they were.

The programme is very enjoyable day to day. The tasks we have and the departments we work in are very interesting mostly. Some BPP learning is at a lower level but it is what you make of it. Overall i like the work i do but the working atmosphere makes it less enjoyable than it otherwise would be.

The programme is in its infancy and so there was been periods of waiting around but these are being ironed out in the second and third cohorts. There isn't complete transparency and decision making does take a lot time in some instances. It is reasonable but not truly ideal.

Our employer has great tools to support us. There is really good networks to reach out to for issues like mental health and social problems you are being faced. there's a 24 hr number you can call. Managers are understanding and help if there are any personal issues. The company are very understanding in that context.

There are workshops for our professional learning but there could be more or they could be delivered earlier. There is starting to be more for apprentices in terms of study resources. It is acceptable, we also help each other and we have all done well and achieved grades we are happy with.

I would not be able to do my role to the standard i can without my ICA certificate. it gives me a hugely greater understanding of what to look for on accounts, modern and historic typologies and generally makes me more aware of the current landscape in FC. Also, it is internationally recognised.

There are, i partake in professional networks like the very inclusive women in business network. There is sports teams, although this isn't something that interests me it definitely does benefit a lot of other colleagues. There is a lot on offer and you would be able to meet new people in these ways.

No

There has been a lot of discrepancies between what has been promised when compared to what ahs been delivered. A key behaviour of Santander is to "Keep promises" but this seems not to be required to adhered to by management which i feel is unfair and thus i wouldn't recommend this scheme to a friend, the company however i may recommend.

Have clear answers for your interview to demonstrate your skill set. have good examples of when you have shown to be a good team player, communicator. be patient in interview and be calm. Work together as a team but don't be afraid to stand out. The interview process is extremely fair and no one will face any decimation of any sort. It is a company that definitely supports equal opportunity of all people.