AML Analyst

We are working with a highly respected international law firm to hire an AML Analyst for their London office. In this role, you’ll play an important part in the firm’s new business acceptance and wider compliance processes, with a strong focus on anti-money laundering and sanctions. You’ll work within a knowledgeable, well-resourced compliance function and collaborate closely with partners, fee earners, senior compliance specialists and the MLRO, gaining exposure to a broad range of risk and regulatory matters.

The firm is looking for someone with previous experience in compliance, conflicts or risk, particularly within a law firm environment, along with an interest in AML, sanctions and SRA rules.

The responsibilities will include:

• Completing AML and sanctions checks, verifying clients, conducting risk assessments and supporting monthly reporting
• Managing documentation, maintaining verification and sanctions databases and assisting with high-risk monitoring
• Responding to queries, supporting the workflow of the team and assisting the Compliance Manager, Counsel and Director
• Working with IT to maintain and improve compliance systems and contributing to cross-team projects
• Supporting conflict checks, lateral hire clearances, external appointment reviews and audit letter responses, including liaison with the NY conflicts team

If you’re looking to develop your compliance career within a high-performing team at a leading firm, we encourage you to apply.

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