This candidate currently works as an AML & Conflicts Analyst at an International Law Firm, a dual role which has really strengthened their Risk & Compliance expertise. This position sees them working with both new and existing clients carrying out risk assessments, conducting due diligence and KYC, and carrying out complex conflict searches.

This candidate also screens for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media. Prior to this, they worked as a Compliance Assistant with a Global Law Firm. During this role, they gained experience reviewing new business intake requests, conducting conflicts searches on Intapp, handling their own workload without supervision, liaising with fee earners, and evaluating the risk of Russian sanctions matters.

This candidate is now really keen for a step-up and further learning opportunities. They are based in Manchester.

Experience 

AML & Conflicts Analyst | International Law Firm | 2023 - Present

• Carrying out client and matter risk assessments for both new and existing clients, and monitoring files for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations;
• Analysing client due diligence for UK and non-UK clients using international registries and public resources;
• Verifying ultimate beneficial ownership by evaluating KYC documents, corporate documents, and by checking independent sources;
• Identifying PEPs, sanctioned individuals, and adverse media reports and preparing executive summaries with recommendations for the MLRO to consider;
• Conducting complex conflict searches for corporate clients and providing detailed summaries of potential legal, commercial, or
confidentiality issues to client partners when escalating;
• Carrying out Register of Overseas Entities applications whilst directly liaising with both the clients and the legal teams;
• Advising legal teams in relation to third-party payments while applying the SRA Accounts Rule 3.3;

Compliance Assistant | International Law Firm | 2022 - 2023

• Carried out a high volume of low and medium-risk conflict searches via InTapp Open;
• Assisted analysts with risk assessments by considering risk factors and obtaining corporate documents;
• Reviewed new business requests, 3E matter details, and assessed the information provided by the client engagement teams;
• Coordinated with analysts and supervisors to meet SLA deadlines.

Legal Assistant (Family Law) | National Law Firm | 2022 - 2022

• Managed my own caseload within the family department, with case-progression and client relationship responsibilities;
• Oversaw the firm's Romanian client relations within the Family Department as the only bilingual legal assistant;
• Carried out client onboarding protocols, including conflict checks and KYC procedures.

Summer Vacation Scheme | Magic Circle Law Firm | 2021

• Completed due diligence reports and executive risk assessments within the Mainstream Corporate seat of the firm;
• Analysed material contracts and flagged up clauses of interest concerning indemnities and warranties;
• Delivered a successful legal services pitch as part of a team to Philip Morris International.

Education

LLB Law (with Honours): 2:1