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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Transaction Monitoring & Screening Data Analyst, for a 6 month contract.Based inEdinburgh (preferred) or London, hybrid with 2 days per weekrequired on-site.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose of the role

We're looking for a Transaction Monitoring & Screening Data Analyst to join a Financial Crime team, supporting the analysis and validation of transaction monitoring and screening data. You'll help ensure the data behind monitoring rules is accurate, complete and fit for purpose, while producing clear reporting and insight to support rule reviews and wider control effectiveness.

What you'll do

• Analyse transaction monitoring and screening data to support rule validation and testing.
• Review data quality, identify anomalies, gaps and inconsistencies, and support root cause analysis.
• Support rule testing by analysing outputs, alert volumes, false positives and unexpected results.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting to support monitoring assessments.
• Assist the Data Scientist / Rule Validation Specialist with analysis, testing evidence and documentation.
• Support data mapping, reconciliation and validation activities.
• Present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Skills you'll need

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Power BI experience.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Strong SQL / data interrogation capability.
• Experience of data quality assessment, validation and reporting.
• Financial Services experience, ideally within Financial Crime, AML, Transaction Monitoring or Screening.
• Transaction Monitoring experience would be a strong advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate analytical findings clearly.

Why M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.