This candidate is an experienced Analyst at a Top International Law Firm, working in a role split 50/50 between AML & Conflicts.
Whilst they enjoy their current position, they are looking for a change of pace within a new law firm.
Experienced in:

• CDD, KYC & AML including Sanctions, PEP, Adverse Media, Trusts, Funds, UBOs, High Net Worth Clients & High Risk
  Jurisdictions
• Conflicts of Interest checks, Implementing & Maintaining Information Barriers
• Training new starters on Compliance Policies & Procedures

Candidates with this level of experience are rarely looking to make a sideways step into a new firm, however, this candidate has been in their current role for the past 3 years and feels they need a change of pace in a new firm.

Experience

AML & Conflicts Analyst International Law Firm Dec 2021 - Present

• Experience encompassing corporate, commercial litigation, arbitration, employment and pensions, finance, marine and international trade and real estate client entities in an international compliance function role with a focus on AML and other financial crime
• Processing conflict and sanction searches in a timely and coordinated manner, analysing results to identify potential conflicts by making use of the firms' current systems, offering and facilitating resolutions to any potential conflicts identified
• Research new clients for due diligence purposes and assist lawyers in obtaining the information and documentation required for these purposes as well as analysing the given information
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of existing clients
• Implement and maintaining information barriers
• Providing information and answering queries in relation to compliance and regulatory matters of the Firm
• Working within a team and communicating with the head of compliance and general counsel of the firm in order to ensure compliance policies are up to date
• Assist with preparations of training for regulatory inspections and submissions

AML Compliance Officer | Legal Software Company | Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

• Understanding Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) regulatory requirements, and applying these to customers in line with the company's regulatory policies and procedures
• Investigating customer transactions as part of periodic and event-driven customer KYC to prevent money laundering
• Working closely with Companies House and daily communication with professional bodies and their registers
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team
• Conducting PEP, Sanctions and adverse media screening on clients/related parties and the discounting of false positive hits
• Dealing with both UK and International clients
• Maintains knowledge of changes in the AML regulations and obtains regular training to stay abreast of requirements
• Daily interaction with clients via telephone, email and face-to-face meetings is necessary
• Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
• Trains new staff in Firm AML policies and procedures

Legal Clerk | UK Law Firm | Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

• Attending remote hearings and taking minutes in the form of evidence and Judges' statements
• Casework including Anti-Terrorism, Family, Commercial and Disability Law
• Clerking on behalf of Barristers and assisting in case bundle preparations

Compliance Consultant (project work) | Multinational Company | Nov 2021

• Ad hoc project completing a due diligence report for its Middle East Division -- Saudi Arabia.

Compliance Officer | Global Recruitment Company | Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

• Performing risk assessments for clients, predominantly financial institutions, to understand risk level and scope
• Understand relevant laws and regulations and keep up to date with laws, regulations and internal policies
• Ensure findings are recorded and followed up with management so issues can be rectified
• Working as part of a wider team which includes a multi-disciplined approach for direct and non-direct candidates
• Co-ordinating with Clients and Consultants to manage expectations
• Ensuring GDPR policy is followed and ensuring stringent client standards have been met
• Assisting with on-site or external Client Audits as needed
• Training junior members of the team and providing advice and guidance where needed by a manager

Legal Administrative Clerk | UK Law Firm | Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

• Liaising and assisting to ensure the smooth running of all hearings
• Processing bookings for firms and financial institutions
• Document management and casework via processing bundles and ensuring thorough attention to detail
• Dealing with estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors at every stage of the transaction
• Land Registry Searches on sale and on purchase reviewing same and interpreting results
• Handling office interactions with outside visitors including greeting and directing guests,
• Answering phone inquiries, and handling requests or complaints in a professional manner
• Delivering files and reports to various Courts and accompanying Barristers to Court to assist

Front of House Executive | Brokerage and FinTech Company | Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

• Welcoming visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
• Directing visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions
• Following security by following procedures; monitoring the logbook; issuing visitor badges
• Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions and any irregularities
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Charity event involvement, minute taking and taking room bookings alongside managing busy inboxes

Legal Researcher | Consultancy Firm | May 2018 - Nov 2018

• Completion of Legal Research in relation to Blockchain regulations within different jurisdictions and composing articles to be posted online
• Development of writing and analytical skills in order to produce the best work possible
• Market research - developed my interest and helped my understanding of virtual currencies and the Central Bank which made me keen to work within the corporate and financial environment

Legal Secretary | Notary | Jun 2018

• Attending the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consulates and Law firms, accompanying a notary on client visits, assisting a notary with legal document presentation whilst being designated to witness and countersign documents and contracts, assisting with notarial record keeping, document handling, document verification and practice administration and marketing all under the supervision of a notary
• Researching and drafting preparation to liaise with clients whilst inspecting original documents independently

Mini Pupillage | Court | May 2017

• Attending Court with a Barrister and taking notes during proceedings to be reviewed on a daily basis, highlighting any information that came to light in proceedings or variations of statements
• Legal researching, liaising with clients, witnesses, CPS and defending Barrister
• A true insight into Criminal Law and the processes and procedures
• Exposure to the interaction which takes place between prosecuting and defending parties, how the Judge directs the Jury and instructs them on the relevancy of information, a highly emotive case and the Judge frequently had to ask the Jury to retire whilst points of law were discussed

Legal Intern & Legal Secretary | UK Law Firm | Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Family Law and Conveyancing

• Gained an insight into the litigation process, client interviewing, first-hand court experience and also worked alongside legal assistants and paralegals, gaining an insight into their role in the firm in assisting with conducting land registry searches, conveyancing, leases, property transfers, stamp duty, drafting letters
• Exposure to case and document management systems, telephone and email communications with clients
• Secured paid part-time employment and the chance to shadow court hearings with the partner involving greeting clients, telephone calls to clients, drafting letters, photocopying and updating computer records for conveyancing and probate

Legal Intern | International Law Firm | Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

• Negotiation over the terms and conditions of our contract
• Understanding of an entry-level post in Aviation law

Education

Legal Practice Course (combined LLM) | Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
LLB Law | Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering