AML Analyst

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an AML Analyst to join its London Risk and Compliance function on a permanent basis.

The Firm

Our client is a prestigious international law firm that advises leading organisations and institutions on complex, high-value matters and is recognised for the quality of its work and international capabilities.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AML professional to join a high-performing AML team within a leading international law firm. The successful candidate will support the firm's AML processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include

Reviewing and assessing AML and wider financial crime risks associated with new client and matter requests

Conducting client due diligence and documenting client and matter risk assessments

Performing adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening, analysing findings and escalating concerns where required

Assisting with Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients and matters, including conducting further research and identifying potential financial crime concerns

Supporting ongoing client and matter monitoring activities

Liaising with key internal stakeholders, including Partners, Associates, Conflicts and Accounts teams

Maintaining internal compliance registers, checklists, records and protocols

Assisting with internal and external audit preparation

Monitoring regulatory developments across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, including FATF black and grey list updates

Supporting procedural changes following regulatory or policy updates

Assisting with research and updates to AML training materials

Supporting ad hoc AML, CTF and wider compliance projects

Requirements

Previous AML experience within a law firm is essential

Strong understanding of AML, CTF and CPF requirements and wider financial crime risks within the legal sector

Vacancy Highlights

Exposure to complex, cross-border AML and financial crime matters

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits package

To be considered for this AML Analyst opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.