Financial Crime Officer
Added 9 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Teya is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 80% match
- Ineligible 4124 (Finance officers) · 10% match
- Ineligible 3581 (Inspectors of standards and regulations) · 7% match
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Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
4124 Finance officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Hello. We’re Teya.
Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.
They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.
Teya exists to change that.
We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.
We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.
If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you
Your Mission
At Teya we are building the future of fintech for small businesses, and our Compliance and
Financial Crime team is at the core of this journey. As a Financial Crime Officer in the
second line Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our defences by
filing Suspicious Activity Reports and implementing and improving policies and processes
to keep pace with changing regulation and evolving trends in financial crime. You will
collaborate closely across first-line Operations, Product, Legal and Risk teams to uphold
our standards and safeguard integrity in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.
They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.
Teya exists to change that.
We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.
We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.
If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you
Your Mission
At Teya we are building the future of fintech for small businesses, and our Compliance and
Financial Crime team is at the core of this journey. As a Financial Crime Officer in the
second line Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our defences by
filing Suspicious Activity Reports and implementing and improving policies and processes
to keep pace with changing regulation and evolving trends in financial crime. You will
collaborate closely across first-line Operations, Product, Legal and Risk teams to uphold
our standards and safeguard integrity in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Head of Compliance and work in an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated second line Compliance team.
- Conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence ("EDD") reviews on high-risk customers and manage Suspicious Activity Reports ("SARs") to the National Crime Agency and Financial Intelligence Units.
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- 5–6 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Financial Crime, AML & CTF roles - ideally in fintech, digital banking, credit or financial services.
- University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU AML regulations, e.g. FCA, JMLSG guidance, MLRs, POCA, FATF and Basel standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, concise advice, procedures, SARs, policies and regulatory communications.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, such as analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to tools, policies and procedures.
- Whilst not required, professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Advanced AML, CFCS and strong data or analytical skills (e.g. SQL, Excel) are desirable.
- We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and you team
- Physical and mental health support through our partnership with Wellhub giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 2482
- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Teya holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.