AML and Conflicts Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Trowers & Hamlins; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an AML and Conflicts Analyst in Birmingham or Manchester. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to work in a centralized intake team, focusing on client due diligence, conflict assessments, and providing guidance to fee earners. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal compliance experience along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in legal compliance at an international law firm.
• Experience in AML and legal conflicts management.
• Proficient in Intapp Open and excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review CDD for new clients.
• Conduct in-depth research using registries and databases.
• Assess and communicate conflict search results.

Skills

Legal compliance

Research skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Law, Risk Management, Economics, Politics, Business or related discipline

Tools

Intapp Open

MS Office

Job description

Join Trowers as an AML and Conflicts Analyst. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to work in Birmingham or Manchester, contributing to a centralised business intake team.

The Role

The AML and Conflicts Analyst will:

1. Collect and review CDD for new clients and undertake CDD.
2. Conduct in-depth research using company registries, corporate databases, and risk screening software.
3. Provide guidance to fee-earners on source of funds for transactional matters.
4. Carry out client and matter risk assessments on Intapp.
5. Handle enquiries from fee earners and support staff, building strong rapport.
6. Conduct and analyse potential conflicts of interest using conflicts database searches.
7. Assess and communicate conflict search results to fee earners.
8. 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, Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health), discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments, and more.

Applicants are subject to employment screening, including checks on personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, credit, and criminal records as appropriate.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and inclusion. Applications are considered on merit, regardless of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.