AML and Conflicts Analyst

Trowers & Hamlins; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks an AML and Conflicts Analyst to manage compliance and conflicts within their legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in legal compliance and strong skills in relation to AML and conflict management. With a supportive environment and various benefits, this role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic firm. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a degree in a relevant discipline.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in legal compliance at an international law firm.
• Experience in AML and legal conflicts management.
• Proficiency in using Intapp Open.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, with a willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review CDD for new clients and undertake CDD.
• Conduct in-depth research using databases and risk screening software.
• Provide guidance to fee-earners on source of funds for transactions.
• Carry out client and matter risk assessments on Intapp.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and support staff.
• Conduct and analyze potential conflicts of interest using databases.
• Assess and communicate conflict search results to fee earners.
• Manage resolution of conflict issues, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Legal compliance experience

AML and legal conflicts management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork ability

IT skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Risk Management

Degree in Economics

Degree in Politics

Degree in Business

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

The Role

The AML and Conflicts Analyst will :

• Collect and review CDD for new clients and undertake CDD.
• Conduct in-depth research using company registries, corporate databases, and risk screening software.
• Provide guidance to fee-earners on source of funds for transactional matters.
• Carry out client and matter risk assessments on Intapp.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and support staff, building strong rapport.
• Conduct and analyse potential conflicts of interest using conflicts database searches.
• Assess and communicate conflict search results to fee earners.
• Manage the resolution of conflict issues, escalating to senior analysts when necessary.

The Candidate

The ideal AML and Conflicts Analyst will have :

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in legal compliance at an international law firm.
• Experience in AML and legal conflicts management.
• Proficiency in using Intapp Open.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• A degree in Law, Risk Management, Economics, Politics, Business or related discipline.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.