Aml Analyst - Elite Us Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Elite US law firm in London is seeking an AML Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team. You will conduct AML and KYC checks on new and existing clients to ensure regulatory compliance and firm policies.

Reporting into the Risk & Compliance team, you will perform CDD/EDD reviews, sanctions screening, and review complex corporate structures. The role offers hybrid working with 4 days in office and 1 day from home.

Qualifications

• Previous AML, KYC, Client Onboarding, or Compliance experience within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and client due diligence requirements.
• Experience reviewing company structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Assess and verify AML documentation for new client and matter onboarding.
• Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Review and analyse complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Liaise with lawyers, business services teams, and clients to obtain required compliance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

AML regulations

Job description

An elite US law firm is looking to recruit an AML Analyst to join their growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AML professional to join a prestigious international law firm, supporting the firm's risk and compliance function and playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards of client due diligence and regulatory compliance.

The Role

Reporting into the Risk & Compliance team, you will be responsible for conducting AML and KYC checks on new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Assess and verify AML documentation for new client and matter onboarding.
• Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Review and analyse complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Liaise with lawyers, business services teams, and clients to obtain required compliance documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Previous AML, KYC, Client Onboarding, or Compliance experience within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and client due diligence requirements.
• Experience reviewing company structures and beneficial ownership information.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Hybrid working policy of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.