AML Specialist

We are working with a highly respected law firm to hire an AML Specialist in Edinburgh. In this role, you’ll act as a specialist within the Risk & Compliance team, providing the technical expertise required to support colleagues in delivering a discreet and tailored service to a high-net-worth client base.

The firm is looking for an experienced KYC/CDD professional with a substantial background in legal or professional services who is ready to take a proactive step into a dedicated AML and financial crime advisory position.

The responsibilities will include:

• Processing new client and matter workflows, including the detailed review of CDD/KYC information and supporting risk assessments.
• Assessing complex evidence for Source of Funds and Source of Wealth, such as bank statements and annual accounts, to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Managing online verification submissions and conducting initial and ongoing PEP and Sanction screenings.
• Responding to technical AML queries from legal and tax colleagues across the firm’s multiple offices.
• Carrying out ongoing monitoring and file reviews of existing client relationships to identify potential risks.
• Maintaining and updating the firm’s High Risk and PEP registers.
• Supporting the Director of Legal & Risk with the training of new employees and the coordination of firm-wide financial crime projects.
• Identifying process improvements and making strategic recommendations to senior compliance management.

They are looking for candidates with a high degree of discretion and the analytical mindset necessary to handle sensitive financial information. You should be a precise communicator who can engage effectively with partners and clients while managing a diverse workload with minimal supervision.

If you are a dedicated AML professional looking to apply your expertise within a firm that has an unrivalled reputation in private client matters, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application today to find out more.

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