AML Analyst
Meet Our Recruiter
Isaac Rainbird
About the Role
We are working with a prestigious Magic Circle law firm to hire an AML Analyst based in their London office. In this role, you’ll support the firm’s client onboarding process, ensuring compliance with AML and CDD policies across a wide range of client matters. You’ll play a key part in a collaborative and high-performing compliance team, offering guidance to colleagues and helping uphold the firm’s risk and regulatory standards.
The firm is seeking a professional with at least 18 months’ experience in a CDD/AML role within a professional services environment, ideally with exposure to complex entity types and risk-based assessments.
The responsibilities will include:
- Supporting teams across the firm to ensure new client and matter onboarding complies with AML/CDD procedures
- Reviewing, recording and analysing CDD documentation
- Conducting screening and writing risk assessments for new clients
- Monitoring high-risk clients, PEPs and sanctions lists
- Managing shared mailboxes and ensuring timely query resolution
- Maintaining accurate client and matter records
- Assisting with compliance monitoring and contributing to departmental reviews
- Acting as an ambassador for the Compliance team and fostering strong internal relationships
The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, high attention to detail and a proactive, team-focused mindset. A confident approach to presenting information clearly, excellent research skills and a genuine interest in compliance are key.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in AML within one of the world’s most respected law firms. If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.
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