Senior Associate - SARs (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Salary: 28,000 per annum Location: Harrow Branch (Fully Office-Based)About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Associate - SARs to join our Legal and Compliance team on an 11-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role supporting the Deputy Manager, Legal and Compliance, in ensuring robust oversight of financial crime controls across the organisation.You will play a central part in the investigation and reporting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), transaction monitoring, and second-line compliance reviews covering AML, KYC, Sanctions, ABC, Fraud, and Market Abuse. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, seeking to deepen their expertise in financial crime prevention.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct SAR investigations within prescribed timelines, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting to the MLRO.Prepare high-quality SAR reports and submit disclosures to the National Crime Agency after MLRO sign-off.Ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Money Laundering Regulations, and JMLSG guidance.Monitor system-generated alerts, investigate unusual patterns, and escalate findings appropriately.Perform compliance oversight reviews across business and support functions, following up on action plans and recommendations.Support in compiling Management Information (MI) and presenting updates to the Legal and Compliance Committee.Assist in the revi