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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Transaction Monitoring Analyst - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Salary:** £40,343.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Data Visualization, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Model Validation, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5944316625 ## About the Role * Experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML investigations, suspicious activity investigations or Financial Crime Operations within Financial Services * Strong understanding of Financial Crime regulations and lifecycle, including AML, Sanctions, Bribery and Corruption and Tax Evasion. Experience investigating potentially suspicious customer activity and making evidence-based, risk-focused decisions * Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills * Ability to produce clear, concise and well-reasoned case documentation and investigation reports * Experience using transaction monitoring systems, case management tools and screening platforms * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively * Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience Desirable Skills * Experience within financial services, investment management, wealth management, banking, payments or fintech * Knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG Guidance, FCA expectations, POCA and SAR reporting requirements * Experience supporting transaction monitoring rule tuning, typology assessment, threshold calibration and model validation * Experience producing management information and reporting using Excel and other analytical tools * Experience with Power BI, SQL, Tableau or similar data visualisation and analytics tools * Professional qualification such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent * Experience using customer screening, case management and risk assessment tools ## Description As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, you'll play a key role in identifying and investigating unusual or potentially suspicious activity, helping Vanguard maintain a robust and effective financial crime risk management framework. You'll work with a range of stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Operations and Technology while developing deep expertise in transaction monitoring, financial crime typologies and risk-based investigations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional looking to broaden their experience, investigate complex customer activity and contribute to the continual enhancement of transaction monitoring controls within a globally respected investment management organisation. Why Join This Team? * Investigate complex and potentially suspicious customer activity * Develop specialist expertise across transaction monitoring, AML and financial crime risk * Contribute to the enhancement of monitoring controls, rules and detection capabilities * Partner with stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Operations and Technology * Gain exposure to regulatory developments, emerging typologies and industry best practices * Build your career within one of the world's leading investment management firms In this role you will * Conduct timely and thorough investigations of transaction monitoring alerts using internal and external data sources to assess customer activity and identify potential financial crime risks * Escalate suspicious activity in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements * Support the development, implementation, testing and optimisation of transaction monitoring controls, scenarios, rules and thresholds * Identify control gaps, emerging risks and opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of monitoring processes * Produce high-quality, audit-ready case documentation, ensuring investigations are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate evidence * Develop and maintain management information, dashboards and reporting that provide insight into transaction monitoring trends, typologies and control performance * Support quality assurance activities, control testing, risk assessments, audits and regulatory reviews * Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology and third-party service providers * Share knowledge and provide guidance on transaction monitoring practices, financial crime typologies and control requirements * Contribute to change initiatives, regulatory developments, system enhancements and continuous improvement projects that strengthen Vanguard's financial crime control environment