AML Compliance Analyst in Spalding

AML Compliance Analyst

If you're an AML professional with a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in helping businesses manage risk, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative professional services environment.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring that client onboarding and ongoing matters meet the firm's anti-money laundering requirements, working closely with fee earners, clients and colleagues to identify potential risks and ensure the right information is obtained.

What's the role?

As an AML Compliance Analyst, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of client due diligence and AML checks across a varied client base.

You’ll investigate individuals and organisations, analyse complex corporate structures, identify ultimate beneficial owners and carry out screening for sanctions, PEPs and adverse media.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with detailed information, is comfortable managing competing priorities and can remain calm and methodical when dealing with time-sensitive situations.

What will you be doing?

• You’ll be involved in a varied range of AML and compliance activities, including:
• Undertaking Client Due Diligence (CDD) using the firm's compliance systems.
• Carrying out electronic and other identification checks on individuals and organisations.
• Obtaining corporate and other information from sources such as Companies House and equivalent overseas services.
• Analysing corporate structures to establish ultimate individual beneficial owners (UBOs).
• Conducting AML checks across a wide range of entities, including trusts, funds, LLPs, PLCs, charities, pension schemes, housing associations, government bodies and financial institutions.
• Reviewing information obtained and determining whether any further information is required, including analysing relevant financial information.
• Maintaining accurate client identity records, including CDD and source of wealth information.
• Conducting sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening using appropriate third-party systems.
• Analysing CDD results and escalating potential AML issues to the relevant Specialist or Team Manager.
• Reviewing new client and matter information to ensure the required details have been provided.
• Recording and reporting suspicious transactions or activities efficiently and appropriately.
• Ensuring identity checks are completed within the timescales set out in internal procedures.
• Updating internal Client Relationship Management systems once checks have been completed.

What are we looking for?

You’ll ideally have previous experience within professional services compliance or a similar AML‑focused environment.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate

• The ability to interpret information quickly and understand its significance.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to make informed decisions independently.
• A calm and organised approach when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage a busy daily workflow.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• The ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of your own workload.

A willingness to undertake training and continue developing your technical knowledge.

• Knowledge of UK AML, CTF, CPF and sanctions requirements would be advantageous, as would previous experience working within a professional services or legal environment.

Why join?

You’ll have exposure to a broad range of clients and entity types, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical AML knowledge while working alongside experienced colleagues and professional teams across the business.

The role also offers the opportunity to develop your expertise through internal training and continued professional development, while contributing to a team that values accuracy, collaboration and excellent client service.

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