Italian speaking Financial Crime Specialist

If you are an Italian speaking Financial Crime Investigator with expertise in regulations, fraud detection and investigative techniques then we are looking for you. In this Italian speaking FinCrime role you will be passionate about protecting financial integrity, driving operational excellence and leading from the front. This fully remote role offers great benefits and see below for more details.

Key responsibilities

Act as the final escalation point for complex cases and risk assessments Supporting other team members with your financial crime expertise Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations and ensure compliance Collaborate with stakeholders to refine fraud prevention strategies Support operational improvements by identifying trends and recommending solutions

About you

We are looking for an Italian mother tongue level and fluent English professional with previous experience in handling complex Financial Crime investigations in the Banking or Financial Services industry. This is an ideal role for someone with strong expertise in Financial Crime screening for Fraud Detention, Regulatory Compliance, AML, Enhanced Due Dilligence EDD, KYC, Risk Assessment, Money Laundering, Embezzlement, Bribery, Corruption, Tax Evasion, Forgery and Suspicious Transactions and looking to expand their knowledge in the European market. Please note that the position will not offer visa sponsorship and you need to be UK based.

What you get:

This fully remote role is due to start in January 2027 and interviews will start from October 2026. The salary quoted includes an Italian language premium and benefits include a perfomance based bonus, private healthcare, mental health support, EAP, wellbeing support, generous leave allowances, remote set-up contribution, monthly lunches and gifts to celebrate events.

Four shift patterns are available: Retail: Monday to Friday, either flexible 8.5 hour shifts between 7am and 6.30pm, with one weekend in four, or 12pm to 8.30pm. Business Banking: 8am to 4.30pm, 9am to 5.30pm or 12pm to 8.30pm, with one weekend in four; alternatively, Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8.30pm.

Person specification

Italian to mother tongue level and fluent English Strong financial crime expertise or an understanding of business banking screening Proven ability to handle complex investigations & high-risk escalations Knowledge of the latest insights in to Financial Crime across the UK and EU To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Frank. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy