AML Analyst

RedLaw Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RedLaw Recruitment partners with a leading US law firm to recruit an AML Analyst in London on a permanent basis. The role involves daily AML checks, sanctions screenings, and identifying PEPs within a fast-paced, collaborative team.

You will advise junior colleagues, report to senior AML lawyers, conduct client and matter due diligence, and contribute to MLRO reporting and regulatory compliance under SRA rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ AML experience in a law firm.
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SRA AML regulations.
• Proactive team player with ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily AML checks, including sanctions screenings and identifying PEPs
• Escalate AML queries to junior team members
• Report to senior AML lawyers and support financial crime initiatives
• Carry out client and matter due diligence
• Investigate ownership and control structures
• Prepare internal reports for MLRO
• Conduct risk assessments on clients, matters, and third-party payers

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions screening

PEP identification

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

A-Level standard or equivalent

Job description

We are partnering with a prestigious US law firm that is looking to hire an AML Analyst to join their fast-paced and collaborative team based in London, on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily AML checks, including sanctions screenings and identifying Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
• Serve as a point of escalation for junior team members, providing guidance on AML queries
• Report directly to senior AML lawyers and support broader financial crime initiatives
• Carry out client and matter due diligence in line with regulatory requirements
• Investigate complex ownership and control structures
• Prepare internal reports for the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• Conduct risk assessments on clients, matters, and third-party payers in accordance with the firm’s AML policies and procedures

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar AML role within a law firm
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
• Proven knowledge and experience working under SRA regulations related to AML compliance
• Proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a high-pressure environment