Innovative Analytics Consultant - Financial Crime Analytics
Nationwide
Job Description
Swindon, United Kingdom Northampton, United Kingdom Bournemouth, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Dunfermline, United Kingdom Wakefield, United Kingdom The Innovative Analytics Consultant role sits at the heart of our Financial Crime Analytics function, driving the future of Economic Crime prevention through data, technology, and smarter, streamlined methodologies. You’ll work across all areas of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) – Transaction Monitoring, Screening, Reporting and Customer Risk Assessment – supporting and managing ongoing Business‑As‑Usual activity and developing changes for project‑based initiatives. We’re looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail who thrives on solving open‑ended challenges.
You’ll communicate clearly, manage change confidently, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver well‑informed solutions. Your work will involve exploring emerging solutions, assessing their suitability, and supporting business cases and governance documentation. As a 12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract, you’ll spend at least two days per week (or 40% of your working time if part‑time) based at one of our offices: Swindon, Northampton, Bournemouth, London, Dunfermline or Wakefield.
Responsibilities Uncover opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness across the function. Match business needs with innovative technologies to elevate our capabilities. Explore emerging solutions and identify tools that strengthen reporting, intelligence and analytics.
Support the development of business cases and governance documentation. Collaborate with data quality and governance specialists to maximise the value of internal and external data sources. Maintain forward‑looking controls that align with evolving financial crime prevention.
Qualifications Strong analytical capability and confidence working with complex data. Proficient SQL and coding ability, with confidence to make code changes. Knowledge of data structures associated with financial crime.
Experience in a relevant role with proven technical and analytical expertise. Experience with SAS, SQL, Databricks, Python or Power Platform. Working knowledge of financial crime systems (KYC, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, Analytics).
Benefits Access to private medical insurance. A highly competitive pension plan. Annual performance‑related bonus.
Training and development opportunities. Additional benefits through a salary sacrifice scheme. Life assurance for peace of mind.
Wellhub – a range of free and paid health and wellness options. Up to 2 days of paid volunteering per year. Please note that if successful, the internal job title will be Financial Crime Analytics.
Job Info Job Identification 2947 Apply Before 05/07/2026, 10:55 PM Locations: Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB; 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB; Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB; Kings Park Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB; Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8NX, GB; 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB. #J-18808-Ljbffr