AML and Conflicts Analyst (12 Month FTC)

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

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an AML and Conflicts Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This exciting opportunity in Birmingham or Manchester involves conducting client due diligence, managing compliance issues, and ensuring robust support for fee earners. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in legal compliance and experience in AML and conflict management.

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.
• Excellent IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review CDD for new clients and undertake CDD.
• Conduct in-depth research using company registries and corporate databases.
• Analyze potential conflicts of interest using conflicts database searches.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Teamwork

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:

• 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, Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health), discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments, and more.

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

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability for the role, regardless of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.