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The Barclay Simpson team bring deep expertise to financial crime recruitment, having successfully helped candidates secure roles across banking, fintech and financial services, as well as non-financial sectors like professional services and technology. Whether you’re looking for permanent or interim financial crime jobs, our consultants can advise you on what the next steps for your career may be.
Financial crime has become an increasingly complex and multifaceted sector, driven by new technologies and the vulnerabilities they introduce. Consumers, regulators, governments and financial institutions are all wrestling with this multi-billion-pound problem, creating demand for financial crime professionals who can design, implement and maintain effective controls.
Our dedicated financial crime team can help you navigate this space, so please get in touch today about our open roles across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Alternatively, send us a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss your options.
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By signing up for our financial crime job alerts, you will receive the latest roles as soon as they become available. Sign up today for our financial crime job alerts.Financial Crime-related Jobs
The Barclay Simpson team is actively recruiting for compliance and financial crime jobs across the UK and abroad. To find out more about the opportunities we’re hiring for, visit one of our other specialisms pages: Compliance Jobs | Compliance Advisory jobs | Compliance Monitoring jobs | Regulatory Compliance jobs | Fraud jobs | Sanctions jobs | KYC jobs | MLRO jobs | AML jobs | Anti Bribery & CorruptionWhat Is the Average Salary for Financial Crime Jobs?
According to our most recent Financial Crime salary survey, an entry-level Financial Crime Associate in London will usually receive a salary of between £30,000 and £45,000 in retail banking. Meanwhile, a Global Head of Financial Crime in a similar organisation could instead take home between £230,000 and £600,000.Financial Crime Jobs FAQs
Are financial crime jobs stressful?
Professionals in financial crime jobs have to manage a complex set of stakeholders and requirements. The potential pressures on this role may help to explain why some candidates in the sector are prioritising jobs that offer a generous work-life balance. In fact, our latest salary survey revealed that work-life balance was the second-most common reason for exploring a career change among financial crime professionals.Are financial crime jobs in demand?
The financial crime recruitment market has remained broadly stable over the last 12 months, with hiring activity showing slight improvement on 2024 levels. Employer optimism has also increased, with 60% of organisations saying they're likely to add to their financial crime headcount in 2026, up from 58% last yearAre financial crime jobs a good career choice?
Like every role, financial crime jobs come with advantages and disadvantages. For many in the sector, it offers a chance to solve important problems and deliver work that helps people stay safe from fraud. Financial crime roles also offer a strong career trajectory, as well as the chance to specialise in specific areas such as AML, fraud prevention or sanctions screening.Trends in Financial Crime Jobs
Financial crime jobs are changing rapidly, as criminals become more sophisticated and companies respond to a rapidly changing threat landscape:- 60% of hiring organisations said they will likely add to their headcounts, which is up from 58% year on year.
- While candidate availability is high at the moment, 93% of organisations say they are struggling to find the financial crime professionals they need in the current market.
- 51% of candidates stated "Too few jobs being advertised" and "Advertised salaries or day rates are too low"
