Anti-Money Laundering 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. We really care about what we stand for and want to move forward together.

What sort of work?

We are currently seeking an AML Analyst to join the Business Intake team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out identity verification, AML, PEPs and Sanctions checks for new and existing clients and third parties.
• Undertaking conflict checks on new matters, as well as identifying and resolving legal and commercial conflicts of interest.
• Communicating with lawyers on matters that present a potential conflict, evaluating information obtained, as well as assisting with the resolution of conflicts issues that may arise during lateral hiring and new business processes.
• Undertaking monitoring of compliance with the Firm's AML processes and taking proactive action where required.

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 either 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. Ideally we are seeking:

• At least 2 years' experience in KYC/AML within a law firm.
• Ideally, experience of undertaking conflict searches and conflicts management.
• Experience of using Intapp Intake and Conflicts is desirable.
• Experience of analysing complex corporate and trust structures and source of wealth/funds.
• Understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs, and Code of Conduct for Firms generally, but specifically in relation to conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
• The ability to analyse conflict and confidentiality issues and produce accurate and reasoned opinions.
• Being able to prioritise tasks effectively and cope with demanding situations and deadlines.
• Effective in collaborating with lawyers and support staff, building trust and positive relationships across the Firm.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, written and verbal communication.
• Excellent IT skills and being open to learning new systems, software and technology.
• The ability to conduct thorough research using the internet and databases.
• The ability to work independently and with others as part of a team.
• Being able to apply logical thinking and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.

Next Steps

To apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Lisa Gater (Recruitment Business Partner) on 07355677986.

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.

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.