About this role
An elite US law firm is looking to recruit an AML Analyst to join their growing London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an AML professional to join a prestigious international law firm, supporting the firm's risk and compliance function and playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards of client due diligence and regulatory compliance.
The Role
Reporting into the Risk & Compliance team, you will be responsible for conducting AML and KYC checks on new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
- Assess and verify AML documentation for new client and matter onboarding.
- Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
- Review and analyse complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
- Liaise with lawyers, business services teams, and clients to obtain required compliance documentation.
Candidate Profile
- Previous AML, KYC, Client Onboarding, or Compliance experience within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and client due diligence requirements.
- Experience reviewing company structures and beneficial ownership information.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Hybrid working policy of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
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About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
See all compliance & regulatory jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 70/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Working to legislation & regulation
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |