AML & Conflicts Analyst

We are working with a leading international law firm to hire an AML & Conflicts Analyst in London. In this role, you will be responsible for processing conflict checks through the firm's automated New Business Intake workflow and ensuring all anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and sanctions compliance obligations are met.

The firm is looking for a professional with a minimum of two to three years of experience gained within a law firm environment. They are looking for candidates with international rules knowledge across conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering legislation. You should be a commercially aware strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail and the confidence to maintain service level agreements when interacting with senior management.

The responsibilities will include:

• Comparing the scope of upcoming work against conflict check details and proactively seeking additional information where required.
• Analysing automated conflict search results to determine whether new matters are clear of ethical or commercial conflicts.
• Escalating complex conflict issues to the Senior Inception Manager and Regional Heads of Risk along with clear, structured analysis.
• Documenting and auditing all conflict research, communications with fee earners, and ultimate risk conclusions.
• Screening prospective clients and associated parties through online tools to identify Politically Exposed Persons and sanctions risks.
• Compiling detailed profile packs on high-risk clients and verifying client due diligence documentation for management review.
• Building and managing internal restricted groups and information barriers to protect client confidentiality.
• Handling daily business acceptance queries and maintaining various risk and compliance registers within the practice management system.
  
  This permanent position offers a brilliant opportunity to collaborate with a global risk network spanning the UK, Asia-Pacific, and the United States. You will be part of a service-oriented team that values individual initiative, providing a dynamic environment where your expertise directly supports the firm’s international client base. Please apply now to be considered for this excellent opportunity.
  
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