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The Very Group
The Very Group
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2CeCommerceRetail
The Very Group is a UK-focused retail and eCommerce company serving consumers through its Very.co.uk platform. The business brings together a broad selection of brands and products with flexible payment options, helping families shop around busy lifestyles. Its workplace messaging emphasizes employee growth, wellbeing, purpose, and belonging, making The Very Group a relevant employer to explore for careers across a large consumer retail and digital commerce organization.
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Financial Crime Specialist – Bolton Hybrid

Protect The Very Group’s digital retail business from fraud, money laundering and other financial crime. Investigate alerts, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports and support regulatory and law-enforcement enquiries.

GBUnited KingdomHybridFull-timeJuniorMiddleNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredFinancial Crime

Description

  • Investigate transaction-monitoring alerts using AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing criteria
  • Prepare and accurately report Suspicious Activity Reports, supporting investigations before submission to the National Crime Agency
  • Keep current with AML, POCA, CTF and JMLSG guidance and apply it in daily work
  • Handle law-enforcement enquiries promptly while complying with GDPR requirements
  • Assess patterns, trends and unusual customer behaviour to identify fraud risks, limit financial loss and reduce regulatory exposure
  • Provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on financial crime detection and prevention
  • Screen alerts for Politically Exposed Persons, UN Sanctions and SIPs, verifying identities and checking for Adverse Media
  • Perform regular Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on business-retained PEPs, RCAs and SIPs
  • Work Monday to Friday from 14:45 to 22:15
  • Attend occasional in-person team days in Bolton or Speke
  • Work with internal teams and law-enforcement partners

Requirements

  • Two to three years of experience in financial services, banking or a customer-facing environment
  • Previous experience in Fraud Prevention or Financial Crime teams
  • Working knowledge of AML regulation and its application in a business setting
  • Experience with KYC processes, PEP and Sanctions screening, and Adverse Media checks
  • Ability to identify risks, interpret patterns and make prompt, confident decisions
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage a demanding workload accurately and carefully
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new systems, tools and processes quickly
  • Focus, integrity and resilience when handling complex or sensitive cases
  • Successful candidates must complete credit, CIFAS and Right to Work checks; specific roles may also require a DBS check

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Performance- and business-related bonus potential
  • Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
  • Matched pension contributions of up to 6%
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Reasonable adjustments for recruitment, interviews and role performance
  • Colleague networks supporting inclusion and disability awareness

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