AML Analyst

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

Why Michelmores? Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future. We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed. As our clients’ needs change and evolve, so do we. Our business services teams are continuously looking for ways to innovate and attract and retain the best clients and the brightest people. Central to our culture is our nurturing, friendly and flexible environment which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally.

What sort of work? We are currently seeking an AML Analyst to join the Business Intake team. This role supports the delivery of an efficient, risk-based business intake service by using Intapp Intake and Conflicts to undertake and record due diligence and related checks, obtaining and reviewing client information, identifying and escalating risks where appropriate, and helping to ensure compliance with the Firm's legal, regulatory and internal requirements. This will include:

• Undertaking CDD/KYC, AML, PEP, sanctions and conflict checks for new and existing clients and relevant third parties.
• Researching and verifying individuals, entities, beneficial ownership and complex corporate, partnership and trust structures, including screening for adverse media, sanctions, high-risk jurisdictions and other risk factors.
• Reviewing source of funds and source of wealth information, identifying where further enquiries or escalation are required.
• Using Intapp Intake and Conflicts to complete, record and progress client and matter due diligence and business intake checks, maintaining accurate and auditable records.
• Applying a proportionate, risk-based approach to identify and escalate AML, sanctions, conflicts and other business intake risks.
• Managing competing priorities effectively, meeting agreed service standards and deadlines.
• Managing AML and business intake enquiries accurately, efficiently and promptly.
• Working collaboratively with partners, lawyers, Business Intake colleagues and other stakeholders, providing clear and practical guidance to support efficient client and matter onboarding.
• Following up on incomplete information promptly, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional, risk-based and client-focused service.
• Sharing knowledge, experience and good practice to support colleagues and the wider team.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of business intake processes and Intapp workflows.
• Maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge through training, regulatory developments and practical experience.

The Business Intake team work closely with all areas of the firm and this role will involve liaising with key stakeholders across the business where necessary and identifying and escalating higher risk clients and matters to the Business Intake Manager and Governance & Risk team and/or the MLRO/deputy MLRO where appropriate.

Why this team? Our team of risk professionals play a big role in ensuring we deliver on our mission to create a positive future for our clients, people and communities with integrity and foresight. The Governance & Risk team is undergoing a period of expansion, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team. Effective risk management is a key part of the Firm's governance structure and its culture. The Governance and Risk team of specialists work with the Firm and its lawyers to ensure we maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, effectively mitigate risk and are compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements. The team's focus is on providing timely, pragmatic and solution-orientated risk advice and guidance.

How do we work? We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a Firm we are committed to supporting our people across all levels to achieve the balance they need. We are open to talk flexible working and to empower any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs. We pride ourselves on our high-performance culture whilst offering a good work/life balance. Most of the team work part of the week from their 'base' office and part of the week from home (with flexibility) but there is an expectation of working in the office two to three days a week. There would also be a requirement to travel between our other offices as and when required. We are flexible about the location for this role, but you would need to have Exeter, Bristol or Cheltenham as your 'base' office.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and thrive in our culture. We are seeking someone with:

• A good general standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Experience of CDD/KYC and AML in a law firm, professional services organisation or other regulated environment.
• Experience within a law firm is preferred.
• Experience of business intake processes and conflict checking.
• Experience using Intapp Intake and Conflicts is preferred.
• Ideally, experience of researching complex corporate, partnership and trust structures and reviewing source of funds and source of wealth information.
• Ideally, an understanding of risk-based client onboarding, ongoing monitoring and relevant money laundering regulations and guidance, although training will be provided.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, inconsistencies and when further enquiry or escalation is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high volumes of work accurately and efficiently.
• A collaborative and methodical approach, with sound judgement and the ability to work independently when required.
• Confidence using technology and workflow systems, with appropriate discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured. We work hard to create and sustain an open and collaborative environment. We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our people’s diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments, to move forward together.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff. View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (careers@michelmores.com).

*No agencies please; any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.