AML Analyst

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is hiring an AML Analyst to support client onboarding and ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations. Candidates should have at least one year of AML experience in a UK-based law firm and be familiar with due diligence tools. This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of AML experience within a leading UK-based international law firm.
• Familiarity with due diligence tools and platforms.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding and verify business relationships.
• Conduct due diligence using internal tools and open-source research.
• Escalate risks related to ownership, sanctions, or PEPs.
• Draft client risk assessments and document compliance findings.
• Monitor alerts for adverse media, sanctions, and political exposure.
• Investigate flagged items and escalate where necessary.
• Perform periodic reviews and refresh client due diligence.
• Assist with compliance checks for cross-border matters.
• Stay updated on UK/EU AML regulations and sector guidance.

Skills

AML experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Legal education or equivalent compliance training

Tools

Intapp

Orbis

Mint

D&B

World Check

Job description

We’re partnering with a prestigious US law firm that is looking to expand its Risk & Compliance team with the addition of an AML Analyst. This role plays a vital part in protecting the firm from financial crime, supporting robust client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes, and reporting directly to senior compliance leadership.

The position is based in London and offers a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement

Key Responsibilities:

• Support client onboarding and verify business relationships.
• Conduct due diligence using internal tools and open-source research.
• Escalate risks related to ownership, sanctions, or PEPs.
• Draft client risk assessments and document compliance findings.
• Monitor alerts for adverse media, sanctions, and political exposure.
• Investigate flagged items and escalate where necessary.
• Perform periodic reviews and refresh client due diligence.
• Assist with compliance checks for cross-border matters.
• Stay updated on UK/EU AML regulations and sector guidance.

Candidate Profile:

• At least one year of AML experience within a leading UK-based international law firm
• Familiarity with due diligence tools and platforms such as Intapp, Orbis, Mint, D&B, and World Check.
• Legal education or equivalent compliance training preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly.

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