AML Analyst — Legal Onboarding & Compliance

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

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.