Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

About this role

We’re working with a law firm to appoint an AML Analyst. Based in Sheffield, you’ll help keep client due diligence accurate and up to date, applying your AML knowledge and judgement to assess risk and support compliance. The role requires you to work from the office at least three days a week.

You’ll bring direct AML experience, ideally from a law firm. Financial services experience may also be suitable if it includes substantive decision-making and recommendations. Strong graduates with relevant AML experience and clear potential are encouraged to apply. You’ll be educated to degree level and/or hold a KYC or compliance qualification, with sound judgement, excellent attention to detail and knowledge of relevant AML regulations.

The responsibilities will include

• Reviewing client due diligence held on file to ensure it remains accurate, complete and up to date.
• Assessing existing clients’ risk profiles, identifying changes and considering their significance.
• Applying your understanding of anti-money laundering requirements to reach considered conclusions and make informed recommendations.
• Running company and press searches, analysing the findings and recording relevant information.
• Liaising with partners on client due diligence issues, clearly explaining your findings and the rationale for any recommendations.
• Supporting the Deputy Money Laundering Officer with general AML administration and client due diligence matters.
• Assisting colleagues across the AML team with research projects and day-to-day regulatory compliance.
• Managing competing tasks with care and accuracy, using your judgement to identify issues that may need further review.

If you have relevant AML experience and want to contribute your judgement and understanding in a law firm environment, apply today to register your interest.