Level 1 Transaction Monitoring Investigator Job ID: R0417696 Full/Part-Time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular Listed: 2026-04-29 Location: Birmingham Position Overview Job Title Level 1 Transaction Monitoring Investigator Location Birmingham Corporate Title No Corporate Title Deutsche Bank’s Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) function plays a critical role in protecting the Bank, its clients, and the wider financial system from financial crime. Operating within a regional and global matrix, AFC covers key areas including Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions, Fraud, Investigations, Monitoring, and Risk Assessment This role sits within the FCO Level 1 Transaction Monitoring team, responsible for ensuring transaction monitoring systems are used in line with all relevant AML and CTF legal and regulatory requirements. The primary focus is the investigation of transaction monitoring alerts, including initial AML investigations and internal referrals. Where appropriate, cases are escalated to the UKI Nominated Office (NOMO) for consideration of external reporting. What we’ll offer you A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect: Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them Competitive salary and non-contributory pension 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year Your key responsibilities Triage and review transaction monitoring alerts and internal escalations Apply clear, consistent rationale to support procedural adherence Conduct initial checks using open‑source and internal intelligence tools Identify red flags and adverse information requiring further investigation Escalate cases appropriately to FCO leads or NOMO where required Your skills and experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience Strong interest in financial services and financial crime prevention Clear written and verbal communication with sound analytical judgement High attention to detail when reviewing transaction data and documenting outcomes Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including basic Excel for case analysis and reporting Able to follow defined processes, escalate issues appropriately, and apply feedback to improve performance How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support from experts in your team A culture of continuous learning to aid progression We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards) Please note the expected salary for some roles may be below the minimum level requirements to support candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK. Should you already have a Skilled Worker visa and are identified for a role, we can discuss and support you with the process About us Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers . If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on adjustmentsconcierge@db.com to discuss. We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.