About this role
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
London Based, Full Time.
Cardaq is looking for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to support our Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in identifying and investigating fraud and financial crime risks across our payments and merchant-acquiring operations.
You’ll manage transaction monitoring alerts and investigations from initial review through to resolution, including Requests for Information (RFIs), internal escalations and recommendations for further action.
Working closely with the FIU Team Lead, Risk Operations and Compliance, you’ll ensure investigations are thorough, well documented and auditable.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in fraud, risk or financial crime who can use sound judgement, take ownership and work confidently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
About fraud prevention roles for ex-police
Fraud investigation, detection and financial-crime roles in banks, insurers and public bodies. Detective and economic-crime backgrounds map straight across, often with hybrid working and clear progression.
See all fraud prevention jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Working to legislation & regulation
What fraud prevention roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Fraud analyst | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Fraud investigator | £35,000–£50,000 |
| Senior financial-crime investigator | £50,000–£70,000 |
| Fraud / financial-crime manager | £65,000–£90,000 |