Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

About this role

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an AML Analyst to join its London Risk and Compliance function on a permanent basis.

The Firm

Our client is a prestigious international law firm that advises leading organisations and institutions on complex, high-value matters and is recognised for the quality of its work and international capabilities.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AML professional to join a high-performing AML team within a leading international law firm. The successful candidate will support the firm's AML processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include

• Reviewing and assessing AML and wider financial crime risks associated with new client and matter requests
• Conducting client due diligence and documenting client and matter risk assessments
• Performing adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening, analysing findings and escalating concerns where required
• Assisting with Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients and matters, including conducting further research and identifying potential financial crime concerns
• Supporting ongoing client and matter monitoring activities
• Liaising with key internal stakeholders, including Partners, Associates, Conflicts and Accounts teams
• Maintaining internal compliance registers, checklists, records and protocols
• Assisting with internal and external audit preparation
• Monitoring regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, including FATF black and grey list updates
• Supporting procedural changes following regulatory or policy updates
• Assisting with research and updates to AML training materials
• Supporting ad hoc AML, CTF and wider compliance projects

Requirements

• Previous AML experience within a law firm is essential
• Strong understanding of AML, CTF and CPF requirements and wider financial crime risks within the legal sector

Vacancy Highlights

• Exposure to complex, cross-border AML and financial crime matters
• Hybrid working (4 days in office and Friday from home)
• Competitive salary and benefits package

To be considered for this AML Analyst opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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