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Operational Analyst - Financial Crime Teams

£37,204 - £43,466Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 25 March 2026

Job Description

About the role Could you use your analytical insight to help protect the Isle of Man from financial crime and international money laundering? As an Operational Analyst in the Financial Crime Teams, you’ll support high‑profile investigations by turning complex data into clear intelligence that guides operational and strategic decisions. Working across both domestic financial crime and international money laundering, you’ll collaborate with specialist teams, national agencies and global partners to identify emerging threats, develop innovative analytical techniques and shape the Island’s response to risks highlighted through FATF, Moneyval and the National Risk Assessment. You’ll produce insights that drive investigations forward, support asset recovery, strengthen national compliance, and enhance understanding of the evolving risks facing an international finance centre. From developing intelligence products and presenting findings to investigators, to researching typologies and contributing to performance and risk assessments, every day brings variety, challenge and meaningful impact. If you’re motivated by complex problem‑solving and want to contribute to safeguarding the Island’s financial integrity, apply now! A workplace that invests in you ✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. ✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year. ✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave. ✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. ✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. ✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors. ✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues. ✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service. ✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. ✔ Free car parking. Working for the Isle of Man Public Service We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager. The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role. We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment. Things to note A Security Clearance Check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government. Please note a relocation package is not available for this role. Ready to apply? We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Darren.Richards@iom.police.uk. To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying. Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

This role features a mix of augmented and human-centric tasks. While data analysis, report drafting, and typology research can be meaningfully supported by AI and analytics platforms, tasks involving cross-agency collaboration, innovative technique development, and high-stakes presentations require human judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills. As a result, the automation risk is moderate, but AI exposure is high due to the significant augmentation potential in analytical and reporting activities.

Task analysis

  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies related to financial crime and money laundering.
  • Produce intelligence reports and present findings to investigators and decision-makers.
  • Collaborate with specialist teams, national agencies, and international partners to share intelligence and coordinate responses.
  • Research and assess emerging financial crime typologies and threats.
  • Contribute to national risk assessments and compliance reviews (e.g., FATF, Moneyval).
  • Support asset recovery efforts by tracing financial flows and identifying links between entities.
  • Develop innovative analytical techniques to improve detection and response.
  • Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2429Business and related associate professionals not elsewhere classified
O*NET: 13-2099.02
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
This vacancy
£37,204
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for rapid data anomaly detection
  • Automate report drafting with natural language generation
  • Use visual analytics to present complex findings clearly

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
32%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentAzure AI anomaly detection

Automates pattern recognition in transaction data

💻 TechnologyPower BI analytics dashboards

Visualises trends for rapid investigator review

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist AML analytics firms

Provides external expertise for complex typology analysis

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI augments analysis; human skills needed for collaboration and creative problem-solving

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Visualise financial crime data and trends

Copilot for Word

Draft intelligence and compliance reports efficiently

Power Automate

Streamline data collection and report workflows

Key Skills

Data AnalysisAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedRisk ManagementAdvancedAnti-Money Laundering (AML)AdvancedDue DiligenceIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateStakeholder ManagementIntermediatePresentation SkillsIntermediateComplex Problem SolvingAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedIntelligence AnalysisAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist FinancingData Analysis and ReportingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Crime and Fraud PreventionReporting and DocumentationBusiness Ethics and Professional StandardsInformation Management Systems

Alternative Career Paths

Financial Crime Investigator90% match

Lead investigations into suspected financial crime cases, coordinating evidence gathering and enforcement actions.

Compliance Analyst80% match

Monitor and ensure organizational adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Risk Analyst75% match

Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks within an organization.

Intelligence Analyst78% match

Analyze information to produce actionable intelligence for law enforcement or security agencies.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

22%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $70k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations · Wage group: Financial Specialists, All Other

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