AML Analyst

The Risk and Compliance department comprises five solicitors who develop and maintain the firm’s risk‑management policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented across the firm. They provide guidance, updates, general advice and training on regulatory and compliance issues.

The Director of People, Risk and Standards is seeking a full‑time AML Analyst to primarily assist the firm with the onboarding of new clients and to provide technical support to the Risk and Compliance team. The analyst will play a key role in helping the firm meet its regulatory AML obligations, including advising on and assisting with compliance with AML and CDD procedures. The role reports to a Risk and Compliance AML Lawyer and will be based in our Putney office, with flexibility to attend our central London office as required.

Technical skills and expertise

• Assisting the firm with client onboarding by reviewing, checking and verifying information provided by fee earners and support staff.
• Assisting fee earners in the assessment of client risk profiles, ownership and control structures, and source of funds/wealth information to mitigate regulatory risk and exposures.
• Identifying missing or insufficient information and raising follow‑up queries with the relevant fee earner or support staff.
• Supporting enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews where required.
• Fielding enquiries from fee earners and support staff and building good rapport.
• Escalating complex, unusual or high‑risk queries to senior members of the Risk and Compliance team.
• Maintaining and updating various central AML high‑risk registers.
• Assisting with firm‑wide AML and compliance projects as required.
• Routinely monitoring CDD documentation held for existing clients.
• Supporting the firm’s internal compliance monitoring processes more broadly.
• Providing support to the wider Risk and Compliance Team, including assisting with cover during periods of annual leave as required.

Key attributes

• Previous relevant AML and financial crime experience is essential.
• A working knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to law firms, together with an understanding of compliance and risk issues in a professional services environment.
• Ability to analyse complex ownership structures and client information, including in relation to companies such as publicly traded, privately held, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, trusts and fund structures.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to raise questions and challenge incomplete or inconsistent information constructively.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple queries concurrently.
• A pragmatic and commercially aware approach, balancing effective AML risk management with efficient client onboarding.
• Practical, solutions‑oriented approach, offering proportionate and pragmatic guidance aligned with the firm’s risk appetite and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is essential.
• Comfortable working within case management systems, databases and compliance tools.

Your career development

All our staff, including those in business support roles, benefit from career development programmes.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.

EEO Statement

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage.