Senior AML Analyst

Ropes & Gray is a global law firm that operates across 17 time zones and has more than 1,400 lawyers based in the United States, Europe and Asia who collaborate seamlessly to provide clients with high-quality representation in innovative industries that shape the global economy. Our clients include private equity firms, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, financial institutions, mutual funds, hospital systems, and more. Client by client, we’ve built a reputation for first-class work, a pragmatic approach, and impeccable standards of service and ethics.

The Senior AML Analyst role will sit within the Office of General Counsel and report directly to the AML Manager. The position combines hands-on due diligence work with a supervisory element, providing quality assurance oversight of, and mentoring support to, junior members of the AML team. The role also encompasses transaction monitoring, SAR preparation, sanctions screening, and stakeholder engagement across the business. It is framed as a key part of the firm's compliance infrastructure, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Provide guidance, support and assistance to team of AML analysts.
• Complete client and matter due diligence checks.
• Investigate control and ownership structures.
• Research and obtain ownership information to identify or discount ultimate beneficial owners.
• Assess risk profiles of new and existing clients and third party payers through independent research and review of CDD materials.
• Conduct due diligence using various third party and internal databases, including with respect to source of wealth and source of funds.
• High-risk factor identification and (where applicable) mitigation, including (but not limited to) sanctions, PEPs, jurisdiction and industry.
• Internal reporting to MLRO.
• Complete client, matter and third party payer risk assessments in compliance with the Firm’s AML policies, controls and procedures.
• Work with the Billing team in relation to billing queries, including client account and third party payer scenarios.
• Take proactive ownership of files for the purpose of applying CDD clearance for relevant parties and matters, in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures and with minimal supervision.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain and update the Firm’s AML records and refresh historic data.
• Work collaboratively within the AML team, the broader Office of General Counsel and across other business services functions, including assisting with additional department projects and duties, as required.
• Assist with workflow allocation and respond to queries from LEAs, the billing team, business support teams and fee earners, including partners.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Firm’s AML policies, controls and procedures and the applicable law, regulation and guidance upon which they are based.

• Assist AML Manager and Office of General Counsel team, including with policy and procedure workstreams.
• Participate in firm-wide and departmental projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to undertake duties of a responsible and confidential nature, will have a high level of professionalism, discretion, integrity and initiative. Specific prerequisites include (without limitation):

• Educated to minimum of A-Levels or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience within the AML team of a law firm.
• The ability to work confidently in a fast-moving professional environment.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Advanced IT skills including strong working knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and iManage.