With finance organisations under constant threat from fraudulent activities, professionals within financial crime are needed to identify discrepancies and introduce prevention methods.
Typical tasks that analysts or investigators will have to carry out include installing fraud prevention strategies, gathering and assessing financial information and responding to fraudulent warnings. The position requires previous exposure to credit risk, financial services or data processing and this has created a need for specialist financial crime recruitment agencies to supply candidates with the necessary skills and experience.
The salary for staff within financial crime can vary depending on experience and the specific role, however average earnings tend to be around £30,000 per annum. Entry level / junior professionals can expect to earn around £16,000 whereas managers and skilled personnel can earn in excess of £50,000. Location is another key factor in determining the salary of financial crime personnel with London usually offering the highest pay and best job opportunities.
Candidates will often enter financial crime prevention via a numbers or data related vocation. Maths, business and IT qualifications are all considered to be useful for entry level positions although degrees in statistics or quantitative disciplines will be expected for more senior roles. Depending on the sector, additional professional qualifications may have to be undertaken such as a Diploma in Credit Management or a Certificate in Compliance.
As well as academic qualifications, candidates will also need to be good problem solvers, have an analytical mind and be able to lead initiatives. UK banking and financial crime recruitment agencies will be able to recommend the personnel who can demonstrate these attributes for permanent, temporary or contract vacancies.
Concept Resources are a multi discipline recruitment consultancy established over 20 years. Our recruitment teams supply temporary and permanent staffing solutions within the Catering & Hospitality, Facilities Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Security Industry, HR, and Accountancy & Finance markets.
T1 Dudley Court North, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1XP
"Building trust and excellence in the banking sector with top-tier professionals. Whether you're hiring analysts, risk managers, or customer relationship experts, we provide candidates who drive financial growth and stability. Our expertise in banking recruitment ensures you access individuals who meet both technical and ethical standards. Strengthen your team with talent that delivers."
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, London, W1W 7LT
Novo Partners Limited delivers executive search solutions to the Financial Services vertical across the UK and abroad. Since its incorporation in 2009, the entity has been covering Asset Management, Capital Funds, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks & Brokerage, Private Equity Funds, and Sovereign Wealth Funds fields. Based in London, they fill various vacancies at all levels.
75 Westow Hill, Norwood, London, SE19 1TX
Funds Talent specialises in recruitment within Funds disciplines such as Asset Management, Fund Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Consulting, Depositary and Alternative Investment Fund Management. Being in the industry for over 15 years, they possess a history that includes completing over 700 junior to senior placements and partnering with over 200 institutions. They focus on the European market through offices in Holborn and Luxembourg.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
A multi-disciplinary entity, Lawson Chase Ltd deals exclusively with the Financial Services sector. Since its foundation in 2012, they have been covering the following functions nationwide: Corporate Governance, FinTech & Disruptive Technology, HR & Talent, Investigations, Intelligence & Disputes, Professional Services & Advisory, and Wealth & Investment Management. The firm recruits professionals for an array of contract and permanent roles.
65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU
AMC Executive Search exclusively offers executive search services in Investment Management areas, namely Institutional Asset Management, Private Markets, Insurance Solutions, FinTech, Private Debt and Infrastructure. They have a worldwide reach and have been hiring Investment, Distribution and Governance talent since 2012 for the likes of multi boutique investment firms and private credit franchises. They are headquartered in the City of London.
1 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
Zamco Recruitment headhunts candidates for Actuarial-related positions. From their two branches, in London and New York, they operate in markets such as Insurance, Banking and Hedge Funds. They can also source Technology professionals, including Quantitative Developers and Full Stack Developers. Zamco recruits for permanent jobs on a contingent or retained basis.
Kemp House 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Heston Rose Consulting delivers professionals for senior management positions, such as CFO, CMO, and COO. They work for clients in a diverse range of divisions in the Accountancy and Management sectors, including Corporate Finance, Digital, Economics Consulting, Tax, and Technology. Founded in 2016, they have been covering global markets across the UK, Asia, Europe, America, and the Middle East.
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
Ortus Professional Services Recruitment exclusively manages recruitment in Wealth Management and Investment, covering disciplines like Financial Planning, Compliance, Risk Management and Actuarial. Supporting enterprises throughout the UK, their services range from search & selection in which they get in touch with active and passive candidates alike, contingency search, and contract and interim recruitment. Their office is located in Bristol.
Bush House, 77-81 Alma Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8 2DP
JJ Associates extends bespoke retained and contingent Banking, Financial Services and Fintech recruitment solutions internationally. Their candidate pool consists of global contacts, fulfilling the personnel needs of their clients based in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Situated in the City of London, they were launched in 1987 and have since hired for full time and part time jobs in Treasury, Capital Markets, Investment Banking and more.
42 Leadenhall Market, City of London, London, EC3V 1LT
A multi-disciplinary industry specialist, Hunter Maddison assigns professionals to a broad range of positions at all levels, such as board, executive, and senior-level roles. They work with employers across the UK, EMEA, and APAC in the sectors of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Strategy, Insurance, IT, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Since its establishment in 2015, the agency has been offering its expertise from its headquarters in London.
1-13 Adler Street, Aldgate, London, E1 1EG
Sang Zarrin is a specialist recruitment firm established in 2020, focusing on the private wealth management sector. Led by Founder and CEO Abdul Yoki, who has over 15 years of corporate recruitment experience, Sang Zarrin recruits candidates for front-office roles across core financial markets, including London, Zurich, Geneva, and Dubai.
151 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 8WE
Excelsior Search is a recruitment agency and executive search company that provides solutions to the Banking sector. The agency has over 20 years of experience in providing services across North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Rushe Consulting is a specialist consultancy that provides innovative staffing solutions to a wide range of companies in Northern Ireland. They work with various clients, ranging from small businesses to huge corporations. They recruit both interim and permanent personnel at all levels in the areas of Accountancy, Banking, Financial Services, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Management, and Support Staff. The company is based in Belfast.
7 Donegall Square West Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 6JH
City Integration, instituted in 2011, have their specialisations in Investment Management and Asset Management, working across FinTech, Investment Banking and more. Accommodating permanent and contract positions, their services include retained search, executive search and global recruitment. This is made possible by their teams in the City of London, Switzerland and US. They cover employment in Front Office & Change Management and Middle & Back Office.
8 Devonshire Row, City of London, London, EC2M 4RH
Church International Recruitment operates predominantly in the IT industry. Based in Maidstone, Kent, they supply permanent and contract staffing solutions to clients across the UK and overseas. Some roles they recruit for include Solution Architect, Senior Project Manager, Systems Engineer, PHP Developer and DevOps Engineer.
1 Tolherst Court, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5SF
Beacon Search predominantly recruits for assignments in Treasury and Prudential Risk. Having a global reach and key areas in the UK, US and Europe, they have been hiring for permanent and temporary mandates in Liquidity, Funding, Asset & Liability Management and Capital Management of all levels from Associates up to Directors since 2020. They are located in Finsbury and partner with Retail Banks, Investment Banks, Credit Card Firms and more.
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Oxley & Partners puts forward executive search solutions in private banking and wealth management. Headquartered in Islington, they fill finance, operations and senior level front office roles, in addition to administering board search, talent mapping and psychometric assessment. They have been in the industry since 2017 and have served clients like Waverton Investment Management, Timothy James and Partners, Hampden & Co, and Hamish Leng & Co.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Avance Consulting extends IT, Digital and Engineering employment opportunities globally. Besides hiring for permanent and contract roles, they also perform executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They have an extensive network with offices in 10 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, including a UK office in Borehamwood. They were founded in 2007 and have since completed over 6,000 placements and aided over 1,000 contractors.
25 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EB
Broadgate Search has offices in Manchester, Dublin, the US and Germany, where they recruit senior and junior positions across the global Financial market. They specialise in Compliance & Financial Crime, Risk & Resilience and Front Office roles.
20 Westland Place, Islington, London, N1 7JR
Established after the global financial crisis in 2008, Bluefin Talent is a recruitment firm that specialises in the Financial and Professional industries. The company covers a variety of roles for these industries, including Senior Legal Counsel, Economist, Group Strategy Associate, Head of Security Services, Head of Group Cyber Security Risk & Governance, Audit Director, and more. The firm is based in London.
3rd Floor, Epworth House 25 City Road, City of London, London, EC1Y 1AA
Change Recruitment operates across the UK, EMEA, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, specialising in Accountancy and Finance, IT, Professional and Business Services. They recruit for permanent, temporary and contract staff from their offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The agency was conceived in 1970 as Douglas Llambias Associates and was rebranded as Change in 2000. Change joined The Taranata Group in 2017.
3rd Floor Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 3DH
Equifind Group delivers multi-industry hiring services to clients nationwide. Formed in 2022, they recruit within the Accounting & Finance, Compliance, and Fund Operations sectors. They fill interim and permanent roles.
Number One, Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4HF
PS Resourcing is a talent acquisition specialist that offers retained, exclusive, and contingency search solutions to the Accounting, Finance, Banking and Investment industries. With more than 20 years of industry experience, PS Resourcing covers the North of England and provides permanent placements for roles such as Audit Partner, Corporate Finance M&A Associate, Corporate Tax Partner / Director, and Debt Advisory Manager.
4th Floor 7 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5HD
Established in 2008, Campbell & Fletcher offer staffing solutions in the Banking & Finance sector. They cover all aspects of Commercial and Corporate Banking, Retail and Direct Banking, along with Invoice Finance and Fintech markets across the UK.
10th Floor, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3HF
GraingerWest is an independent Corporate Finance search agency that was founded in 2003 by experienced directors. They are experts in the sectors of Investment Banking, Debt Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Private Equity & Hedge Funds. The company is based in London.
Therfield House, 23 Mile House Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TF
Maceo Search Limited has a wealth of experience providing talent acquisition solutions to the Financial Services market and various functions. For over 26 years, the company has been delivering employment opportunities to a wide variety of job seekers nationwide and across APAC and North America. They also cover Asset Management, Banking, Funds, and Investment Management disciplines, and offer consultancy services from its London branch.
147 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AG
M2 are specialists in Banking and Finance recruitment, covering roles at all functions and levels from Administration to Executive. They offer several services such as contingency recruitment, search & selection, advertised selection, and general consultancy. Their areas of expertise are Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Invoice Finance, Asset Based Lending, Asset Finance, Property Finance, Trade Finance, and Trade Credit Insurance.
1st Floor Offices, 86 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5BB
Bolton Associates, situated in the City of London, manages recruitment in Actuary and Insurance. Disciplines they cover are General Actuary, Catastrophe Modelling, Risk Management and Data Science & Analytics to which they fill Technical and Executive roles. Since they began in 2010, they have formed relationships worldwide across Europe, US and Asia Pacific and built a customer portfolio that includes AXA, Lockton Re and Volante Global.
34 Lime Street, City of London, London, EC3M 7AT
Metallum Partners aids in meeting the staffing requirements of clients in the Energy & Renewables, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Physical & Soft Commodities sectors. They operate across the UK and internationally, filling interim and permanent vacancies at all levels. Since its foundation in 2005, the agency has been dealing with private equity organisations and the following disciplines: Finance, Risk and IT, Investment Banking, and M&A.
Berkeley Suite, 35 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5BF
Sharp Consultancy's expertise lies within Finance and Accountancy recruitment. They have over 29 years of experience and their team consists of 22 consultants. Sharp's specialty areas include Transactional Finance, Qualified Finance, Part-Qualified Finance, Professional Finance, Executive Finance, Senior Interim Finance, Management Level Finance, and Human Resources. They have offices located in Leeds and Sheffield.
One United Business Park, Lowfields Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6UB
Corporate Recruitment Solutions Ltd matches prospective employees with Banking, Finance and Financial Services employers. Since they opened their doors in 2001, they have collected over 20,000 applicants in their database. They perform contingent and retained search for permanent and contract placements, from junior management up to board level titles. Situated in Cheadle and London, they assist UK and European banks, fintech agencies and more.
The Institute, Manchester Road Cheadle Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 2BD
Buckden Partners is a boutique recruitment consultancy that specialises in retained, contingent, and interim recruitment in the Banking, Financial Services, and Real Estate markets. They have a combined experience of over 25 years, giving them a large network of contacts and clients. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London.
Salisbury House London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5SQ
Shore IT recruits for Architectural jobs within the Information Technology industry. They cover Enterprise, Solutions, Technical, and Infrastructure Architects. They have been in the recruitment industry for over 10 years and have worked with a range of clients across the UK, including Banking, Telecommunications, and Software vendors. They are based in West Sussex and supports both permanent and contract recruitment requirements.
Little High Street Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG
Carr Lyons Search & Selection delivers Finance recruitment solutions nationally and internationally. They satisfy permanent, temporary and contract personnel needs, from associate up to director level, for areas like Credit & Risk, Compliance and Coverage Banking. Launched in 1994, they have worked with financial institutions, including a North American bank which they have been serving for over 10 years. Their office is in the City of London.
34 Lime Street, City of London, London, EC3M 7AT
A multi-disciplinary recruitment consultancy, Oyster Consultants assigns professionals for the Asset Management, Customer Centre, Language, and Marketing industries across the UK and EMEA. Founded in 2012, the placements they meet include permanent, temporary, and interim roles. This includes placing Business Analysts, Data Analytics Engineers, and Senior Data Planners. Oyster Consultants operates from their Edinburgh and London branches.
4 Prince Albert Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 7SN
CassonX is a London-based specialist Operations, Middle Office and Distribution recruitment agency for the Financial Services sector. They source staff to cover the support functions of the target sector. Some of the clients they deal with include banks, asset managers, hedge funds and brokers.
12 Tokenhouse Yard, City of London, London, EC2R 7AS
Established in 2015, The Consultancy Group focuses on supplying high calibre professionals in the Accounting, Finance, Tax, Project, Data, Software Development and Change & Transformation sectors. The company also provides permanent, temporary and contract staffing in Retail & Consumer, Media and Technology, Natural Resources & Energy, and Property & Construction.
4-6 Throgmorton Ave, City of London, London, EC2N 2DL
JJ Search is a search and selection company that focuses on providing Investment Management and Private Banking within the UK. Their areas of expertise include Front Office, Investment Management, Operations, Project & Change Management, Business Analysis & Management, HR & Finance, and Marketing. JJ Search is accredited by APSCo, and they cover junior, mid-level and senior roles.
Romy House, 2nd Floor, 163-167 Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EG
Saxton Leigh is an expert in handling Risk, Compliance, Audit, Data Protection, Legal, and Information Security career opportunities. They have a wide network of talented candidates allowing them to fill vacancies ranging from trainee through to c-suite roles. Saxton Leigh also features specialist consultants with an average of seven years of recruitment experience in the Financial Services industry. They are headquartered in London.
150 Minories, City of London, London, EC3N 1LS
The Emerald Group is a global recruitment company founded in 1998 with five offices worldwide and a headquarters in Hampshire. They focus on the Financial Services industry, specifically on disciplines like Actuarial and Investment. They offer permanent, contract, fixed-term and part-time positions in five continents including Europe, Asia and North America. Remote work is also available.
Unit 8, Prisma Park Berrington Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8GT
Verus Recruitment, based in Sheffield, seeks IT & Digital, Commercial, Sales & Marketing and Technical candidates across the UK and Europe. Aside from handling permanent and contract staff needs, they also support customers in the entire recruitment process from job posting to employee performance management. They were founded in 2019 and have since gathered more than 1,500 contacts in their talent database and completed over 300 assignments.
Lydgate House, Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5FH
BMA Recruitment are Banking & Financial Services, Legal, and Real Estate experts that place talent into permanent and temporary roles nationwide and abroad. Founded in 2013, they cater to various clients, including SMEs and multinational corporations. They often hire staff for an array of assignments, such as Lettings Manager, Sales Consultant, and Finance Manager.
Great West House (GW1), Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9DF
Search Technology looks out for Tech and Artificial Intelligence talent, specifically in Software Engineering, Machine Learning & Data Science, Product Management, Cloud Engineering and Senior Leadership. They have a global reach through offices in the City of London, Essex and the US. Since they began in 2019, 96% of their presented candidates get called up for interviews.
157c Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5QA
Dartmouth Partners, founded in 2012, provides recruitment services for Advisory, Corporate Banking & Financing, Human Resources and related disciplines. With offices in London and abroad, they have connections with over 100,000 applicants and over 400 companies which include Stephens Europe, Barclays Investment Bank and Sapient Corporate Finance. They help place individuals from new graduates to senior professionals for permanent and interim vacancies.
125 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2Y 5AS
Established in 2006, Warner Scott Recruitment helps businesses appoint senior professionals in the Banking & Investments, Accountancy & Finance, and Real Estate sectors. Some roles the agency fills include Product Placement, TMT Strategy Manager, Advisory VP, Corporate Finance Associate Director, and more. The company has offices in London and Dubai and operates in the UK and the Middle East.
The White House, 26 Mortimer Street, Soho, London, W1W 7RB
ACUMAI Consulting delivers recruitment solutions for the Banking & Financial Services and Technology verticals. For Banking & Finance Services, they handle roles in Accounting, Change & Transformation, Compliance and more. Meanwhile for Technology, they manage placements in Software Development, Project Management, Security & Infrastructure, and more. Their head office can be found in the City of London and they have an upcoming office in France.
50 Mark Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 7QR
RAM Resourcing offers its market expertise in Research, Analytics, and Management to a diverse range of employers across the UK. They recruit within the Banking & Finance, Maritime, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical & Biotech, and Renewable Energy verticals. The talent acquisition company attracts qualified candidates to fill various appointments, including Data Analysts, Financial Data Modellers, Market Research Analysts, and Senior Tanker Research Analysts.
128 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Continental Recruit specialises in short-term, long-term and permanent placements within the Finance, Banking, Legal, HR, Admin, Real Estate and Education sectors. They have been supplying candidates for various roles at all levels to clients and candidates around the globe since 2021. They operate from their office in Canary Wharf.
Ensign House, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9XQ
Drayton Finch Executive Search focuses on Executive recruitment in the Financial Services. Specific fields they manage are Investment Management, Alternatives & Real Assets, Insurance and Global Transaction Banking. Since their foundation in 1998, they have served medium to large financial firms globally, leveraging the experience of their consultants who have worked in the same industry. Their headquarters can be found in the City of London.
141 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2M 6TX
Stellar Select is focused on temporary and permanent recruitment within the Mortgage and Financial Services sectors. Since they started in 2005, they have also recruited in the following areas: Accountancy & Finance, Audit & Quality, Banking Operations, Change & Transformation, Compliance, Customer Services, Data, Financial Crime, Underwriting, and more. They are based in Enfield and are accredited by the REC.
Mitre House 66 Abbey Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2RQ
McCabe & Barton was founded in 2000 and is focused on Technology and Business Change recruitment. They are based in London and work with both the public and private sectors across the UK, as well as Europe. Some areas they specialise in are Investment Banking, FinTech, Asset Management, Risk, Insurance, Central Government, and Consultancy. Their team keeps up to date with the latest technologies, in demand skills, and market trends.
17 -20 Ironmonger Lane, City of London, London, EC2V 8EP
Alex & Yuan Partners extends employment opportunities in Legal, Technology, Professional Services and Banking & Finance. They have a global reach, wherein they not only cover the UK, due to their office in the City of London, but they also recruit in France, Germany, Luxembourg, US and China. Specific fields they cover include Accounting, Administration, Compliance, HR Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, Research and Tax.
63 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8AA
Bolt Staffing Solutions has been working across numerous markets including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Sales, Help Desk, Office Support, Clerical, Call Centre, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Tech and Warehouse & Distribution since 2021. Partnering with public and private organisations of all sizes, they work on permanent, temporary and contract qualified, professional and skilled staffing needs. They are located in Wigton.
20 New Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9AL
DA Selection is an agency that provides staffing support to a wide range of industries like IT, Retail, Oil & Gas, Legal, and Health Care. They search and place candidates for roles such as Senior Mine Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, and Mine Planning Superintendent. The agency has 20 years of experience in the industry and they operate globally, covering senior management to customer-facing roles.
22 Raffles House Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU
recstar group fills Sales and Recruitment vacancies in London and the Home Counties. They cover placements of all levels from graduate and trainee up to manager and director. For Recruitment, they have job openings across Banking, Education, the Public Sector and more. Based in Basildon, they also offer an aftercare service to applicants, where they provide support throughout their probationary periods. They were incorporated in 2016.
4 Capricorn Centre, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3JJ
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Osborne Appointments matches applicants with institutions seeking permanent, temporary and contract staff. With six offices, including one in Bedford, they cover recruitment across the UK in Business Support, Industrial, Finance, HR, Hospitality and more, from specialist up to high quantity recruitment. They began in 1995 and have won 11 awards, including a Best Company to Work For award during the 2021 Recruitment & Employment Confederation Awards.
165 High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5UZ
Karma Tech Search Ltd has been working in the recruitment space since 2020, sourcing commercial personnel for FinTech start-ups and scale-ups. They support the banking, capital markets and insurance domains. For banking, they partner with Banking as a Service institutions and the like. For capital markets, they work across treasury, settlement and more. For insurance, they also cover InsurTech. Located in Manchester, their network spans globally.
39 City Road East, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 4QA
Highwater Search is a niche talent solutions provider that covers the Financial Services market across the UK and the USA. They also deal with various fields, including Hedge Fund/Growth Equity, Investment, Family Offices, Private Credit, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. With 20 years of collective experience, the firm aids in fulfilling a wide variety of appointments at associate to partner levels.
101 Wood Lane Floor 7, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7FA