Overview

Business Analyst – Financial Crime Transformation Programme

Contract until end of February 2026

London / Hybrid

Competitive Rate of Pay

Our client is urgently seeking experienced Business Analysts to join their Change team, specifically supporting a global Financial Crime Transformation Programme. In 2024, the programme undertook a strategic review of the Financial Crime Risk Management Framework, identifying key areas for improvement and transformation.

As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with Transformation Change Leadership, Workstream Leads, and stakeholders across business, technology, third-party partners, and risk & compliance teams globally. Your role will be instrumental in delivering the roadmap of improvements identified in the review, developing business cases for future programme phases, and supporting internal communications.

Key Delivery Workstreams

Candidates will be assigned to 1–2 workstreams based on experience and expertise:

• Financial Crime Risk Framework
• Policy & Standards
• Governance
• Data
• Technology
• People, Training & Culture
• Process

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed project and data analysis, document business requirements, business processes, and data mappings with clear traceability.
• Partner with legal, compliance, operational, and SME teams to implement strategic improvements.
• Lead and organise workshops to gather and define requirements, resolve issues, and communicate outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of business cases to support investment approval.
• Prepare content for governance meetings, executive briefings, and stakeholder communications.
• Deliver workstream-specific outputs (e.g., operating models, role assessments, training materials, governance improvements, process maps, risk registers, KRIs, and control inventories).

Workstream Examples

Governance: Strengthen financial crime governance structures, including risk/control frameworks, reporting, and oversight forums.

Process: Map and implement improved processes, define RACI structures, and establish operational Centres of Excellence.

Financial Crime Risk Framework: Develop and deliver risk appetite statements, business-wide risk assessments, and control inventories.

People, Training & Culture: Define role profiles, assess staffing needs, set performance KPIs/KRIs, and implement training to support culture change.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in delivering global, multi-jurisdictional projects with cross-regional stakeholder management.
• Strong background in risk and compliance, including familiarity with the three lines of defence model.
• Experience delivering change in financial crime contexts – e.g., AML, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, Fraud, Market Abuse, Tax Evasion.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into actionable, strategic implementations.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines.

If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or are interested to hear more information, please contact Amy.walker@tapfin.com