AML Analyst

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchrose Associates is seeking an experienced AML Analyst to join its London team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on client due diligence, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with AML policies, working closely with the AML team and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities include conducting CDD checks, assessing high-risk factors, and maintaining AML records. The successful candidate will engage with fee earners and partners, contributing to a compliant onboarding process.

Qualifications

• At least two years' AML experience in a law firm.
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of client due diligence and AML processes within a legal environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform client, matter and third-party payer due diligence checks.
• Investigate complex ownership structures and identify ultimate beneficial owners.
• Review CDD documentation to assess client and third-party risk.
• Conduct source of wealth/funds checks using internal and external databases.
• Escalate relevant matters and provide internal reporting to MLRO.
• Support ongoing client monitoring and periodic reviews.

Skills

AML knowledge

CDD processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

iManage

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced AML Analyst to join its London team on a permanent basis.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded global law firm with an established presence across the US, Europe and Asia. The firm is recognised for its high-quality legal work, pragmatic approach and strong commitment to client service and professional standards.

Its London office is a key hub for the firm's EMEA network, combining the resources and sophistication of a major international law firm with a collaborative, inclusive and personable culture. The office provides an excellent environment for professionals looking to develop their careers within a genuinely international business.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AML Analyst to join the firm's AML team and play a key role in supporting the firm's client and matter onboarding processes.

Working closely with the AML team, Office of General Counsel and wider business services functions, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting client due diligence, assessing risk and ensuring compliance with the firm's AML policies, controls and procedures. The role will also involve regular interaction with fee earners, Partners, the Billing team and other internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing client, matter and third-party payer due diligence checks
• Investigating complex control and ownership structures and identifying ultimate beneficial owners
• Conducting independent research and reviewing CDD documentation to assess client and third-party payer risk
• Carrying out source of wealth and source of funds checks using internal and external databases
• Identifying and assessing high-risk factors, including sanctions, PEPs, jurisdictions and industry risks
• Completing client, matter and third-party payer risk assessments in line with the firm's AML policies and procedures
• Taking proactive ownership of low to medium-risk files and applying CDD clearance with minimal supervision
• Escalating relevant matters and providing internal reporting to the MLRO
• Assisting with ongoing client monitoring and periodic reviews
• Maintaining accurate AML records and refreshing historic data where required
• Working closely with the Billing team on billing queries, including client account and third-party payer scenarios
• Responding to queries from fee earners, Partners, business support teams and law enforcement agencies where required
• Working collaboratively with the wider AML and Office of General Counsel teams on departmental projects and initiatives
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of the firm's AML policies, controls and procedures, as well as relevant legislation, regulation and guidance

Requirements

• At least two years' experience within an AML team at a law firm
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of client due diligence and AML processes within a legal environment
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a high degree of initiative
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity
• Advanced IT skills, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and iManage

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