Job Description
Senior AML Analyst
Up to £50,000
Leeds
We’re working with a fabulous global law firm who are looking to hire a Senior AML Analyst to join their established AML team.
This is a broad and varied role, working closely with the Senior AML Manager, MLRO, Legal & Risk teams and wider compliance stakeholders across the business. You’ll play a key role in managing CDD and EDD activity, supporting AML risk management and helping to develop and improve AML processes across the firm’s EMEA offices.
The Role?
- Independently complete CDD for new and existing clients across EMEA.
- Oversee EDD reviews for high-risk clients and matters, recommending appropriate actions where required.
- Escalate AML, sanctions, financial crime and reputational risks to relevant senior stakeholders.
- Analyse sanctions notifications and developments across the UK, EU, US and UN regimes.
- Provide expert guidance on AML and wider financial crime requirements across EMEA.
- Support the MLROs with AML, suspicious activity and sanctions reporting.
- Assist with the review and development of AML policies, procedures, checklists and guidance.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory requests.
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the AML team.
- Keep up to date with regulatory and legislative developments across EMEA.
- Support wider AML, financial crime and compliance projects as required.
About You?
We’re looking for someone with strong AML experience within a law firm, who is comfortable working independently and dealing with complex, high-risk matters.
- Substantial experience within a business intake, AML or compliance function in an international law firm.
- Strong knowledge of AML and wider financial crime legislation across EMEA.
- Experience with CDD and EDD, particularly for higher-risk clients and matters.
- Good understanding of sanctions and financial crime compliance.
- Knowledge of data protection principles across EMEA.
- Good understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
- A degree-level qualification (2:1 or equivalent); a Law degree/GDL is desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced AML professional looking to step into a senior position within a genuinely international environment, with exposure to complex AML matters, senior stakeholders and wider financial crime projects.
Fabulous firm wide benefits
Hybrid working (4 days in office)
Healthcare
Buy & Sell holidays
Discretionary Bonus schem
AND many more!
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