AML Analyst - Elite US Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking an AML Analyst to join its London team. You will conduct AML and KYC checks for new and existing clients, ensuring regulatory and internal policy compliance.

You will review sanctions, PEP, and adverse media, and analyze complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership information, collaborating with lawyers and support teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/KYC within a law firm or professional services.
• Understanding of UK AML regulations and CDD/EDD requirements.
• Experience reviewing corporate structures and beneficial ownership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML and KYC checks on new and existing clients.
• Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screenings.
• Review complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership data.
• Coordinate with lawyers and business services to obtain compliance docs.
• Ensure onboarding complies with regulatory and internal policies.

Skills

AML

KYC

Client Onboarding

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

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.