At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and assess AML risks, conduct client due diligence, and support compliance projects.
- Company: Prestigious international law firm known for high-quality work and global capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to complex financial crime matters.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in cross-border AML matters.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and make a real impact in the legal sector.
- Qualifications: Previous AML experience within a law firm and strong understanding of financial crime risks.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
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.
AML KYC Senior Analyst (Hybrid) in London employer: Birchrose Associates
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