About this role
We are working with a top global law firm to hire an AML Analyst in London. In this role, you will become part of a collaborative, people-first culture, taking responsibility for the timely and accurate processing of Anti-Money Laundering checks.
Reporting directly to the AML Risk and Compliance Manager, you will support the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer and the Assistant General Counsel (Europe and Asia) to ensure full compliance across the firm's UK and international operations.
They are looking for candidates who are educated to degree level and possess a strong knowledge of relevant AML legislation and guidance. You will ideally have 3 years of experience in AML within a law firm.
The responsibilities will include
- Executing the end-to-end AML and Client Due Diligence process for corporate entities and individuals using a variety of public and proprietary data sources.
- Liaising directly with partners and legal teams to obtain necessary compliance documentation and resolve onboarding bottlenecks.
- Conducting Politically Exposed Person searches and managing the secure storage of sensitive personal identification data.
- Performing robust sanctions screening and research across multiple international regimes, utilising a strong working knowledge of global sanctions frameworks.
- Compiling comprehensive AML compliance packs for final review and sign-off by the management team.
- Managing the ongoing monitoring of existing client files, tracking outstanding documentation, and executing periodic data refreshes.
- Assisting with internal workflow management, backlog resolution, and compiling materials for external compliance audits.
- Contributing to the optimisation of CDD processes and supporting the training and onboarding of new compliance team members.
- Escalating compliance anomalies or potential risk concerns immediately to the Risk & Compliance Director and Deputy MLRO.
Please submit your application today.
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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 75/100
- 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+ |