Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.
Huron is building an external Talent Pool of graduates interested in building a career in Financial Crime prevention to support future projects within our expanding Belfast-based delivery centre. Whilst you are not applying for an immediate vacancy, applying will mean you are considered early—and proactively—for upcoming client engagements in areas such as Transaction Monitoring and Trade Surveillance.
By joining our Talent Pool, you’ll be first in line when new projects go live, enabling faster interview cycles and earlier access to graduate consulting opportunities within Huron’s growing Financial Crimes capability. If you want to be part of a high-performing team delivering impactful compliance and regulatory work for global clients—and prefer to engage ahead of live requisitions—this Talent Pool is an ideal entry point.
This is an evergreen opportunity used to connect with future talent. We review applications regularly, but it is not a currently open role.
Your Role
Graduate Analyst
Transaction Monitoring (L1 Alerts)
* Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts generated by internal systems.
* Managing and working through alert queues in an organised and timely way.
* Carrying out initial checks to understand why a transaction or account was flagged.
* Reviewing basic customer account information and due diligence records.
* Looking for unusual patterns or behaviours that may indicate financial crime risks.
* Using internal systems, online sources, and commercial databases to gather information.
* Clearly documenting your findings and explaining why alerts are cleared or escalated.
* Escalating higher‑risk or unclear cases to senior analysts for further investigation.
* Completing reviews accurately while meeting productivity and quality standards.
* Recording interactions, issues, or outcomes clearly in internal systems.
* Working closely with your team to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
* Monitoring trading activity using surveillance systems to identify unusual price, volume, or trading patterns.
* Reviewing alerts and market data to understand why trading activity was flagged.
* Carrying out initial analysis of potential market abuse or conduct risks.
* Assisting with investigations by gathering relevant data and supporting documentation.
* Clearly documenting findings and summarising observations in line with defined procedures.
* Escalating unusual or higher-risk activity to senior team members for further review.
* Meeting quality and productivity standards while maintaining strong attention to detail.
* Taking part in training and feedback sessions to build your understanding of financial markets and regulatory expectations.
Team & Professional Development
* Work closely with colleagues in a collaborative, fast-paced delivery environment.
* Participate in daily team activities, morning huddles, training sessions, and quality reviews.
* Build foundational knowledge of financial crime, market abuse, and regulatory frameworks.
* Develop the analytical, professional, and communication skills required for a consulting career.
The Profile We’re Looking For
* Strong Educational background; recent graduate (or final‑year student graduating in June 2026) with a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Investment Management, Accounting, or similar.
* Genuine interest in financial services, transaction monitoring, market behaviour, and regulatory oversight. Prior exposure to banking, trading, or risk is beneficial but not required.
* Comfortable reviewing data, following processes, and identifying unusual patterns or behaviours.
* Able to document findings clearly and communicate effectively within a team environment.
* Strong work ethic, willingness to learn and ask questions, ability to follow procedures, and confidence working in a structured, target‑driven environment.
* Competent with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with good relationship building and engagement skills.
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
Huron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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