Head Analyst (Analyst I)

Head Analyst (Analyst I)

Application deadline: Thursday July 31st 2025

Job Summary:

The post holder will be responsible for receipt, analysis and dissemination of confidential information received through disclosures of financial information reported via Suspicious Activity/ Transaction Reports (SARs/STRs) and other disclosures related to Anti Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) and connected crimes.    The Head Analyst will manage staff under his/her supervision to ensure the accuracy and validity of the information as well as create new and develop existing case files, maintain and update records and cases, update the computer database and other FIA databases and will create intelligence, analysis and other reports for the Deputy Director and Director. With the emphasis on high professional standards, integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and deportment, conduct analysis into the financial circumstances of those involved in criminal or suspected criminal activity.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualified in or trained as a strategic, tactical and operational financial intelligence analyst with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice, Economic Crimes, Finance, Economics, Law Enforcement discipline or a related field with 3 years’ experience; OR At least 5 years’ experience working as a financial intelligence analyst in a research or investigative field with the relevant listed financial intelligence analyst skills in a supervisory or managerial role;
• Experience in a financial intelligence/ financial intelligence analyst role;
• Experience in the preparation, recording, presentation and explanation of quality financial intelligence analysis reports for executives;
• Experience in analysing complex financial transactions with an understanding of various financial and non-financial services and products, their legal structures and potential connections to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and predicate offences;
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in case file management and intelligence led investigations;
• Must be able to maintain a professional approach in a dynamic working environment that may present fluctuating work demands and tight deadlines;
• Previous work experience in a FIU, and skills in the use of analyst software such as IBM iBase, i2 and Altia is an asset.
• Experience in supervising staff.

To apply please comply and submit (*failure to comply with the following may impact your ability to be shortlisted):

1. Application cover letter stating how you meet the job and qualification requirements for the post;
2. Copy of updated Curriculum Vitae including your contact details;
3. Two recent reference letters with a date (no older than 6 months). One of the letters must be from a person who can speak to your competencies and professional capacity for the job;
4. Copies of relevant qualifications for the job;
5. Copy of passport Bio page; and
6. A Police certificate of character no older than 6 months.

Applications along with copies of your CV and supporting documents are to be submitted electronically by the application deadline. By applying for this post shortlisted applicants agree to be subject to a vetting process including background checks with the police.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.