AML Assistant

Goodwin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team is seeking an AML support professional to help risk screen clients and matter parties, contributing to high‑stakes compliance work. You will use our risk screening tool, review information for corporates and individuals, and log data in Excel and the internal client management database while coordinating with the AML Team through the CRM.

This entry‑level opportunity is ideal for a law graduate or equivalent looking to start a career in compliance within a

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious with the confidence to follow up compliance concerns using own initiative.
• Able to conduct independent research on companies and individuals.
• A team player who can work effectively with others.
• Confidence using and navigating a variety of online databases including our CRM system.
• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to act with discretion when dealing with confidential requests.

Responsibilities

• Screen client and matter party names using risk screening tool and record results.
• Obtain and review information for corporates and private individuals.
• Undertake risk analysis for matters involving existing clients.
• Escalate adverse findings or high risk issues to AML Team for review.
• Manage AML Team workload via CRM by assigning new requests, cancelling duplicates, creating new ones as needed.
• Record data into Excel spreadsheets for internal record keeping.
• Input data into the internal client management database.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of high risk parties where necessary.
• Perform reviews of existing AML files and update outdated information when needed.

Skills

Intellectually curious

Independent research

Team player

CRM navigation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.

At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions

in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers.

This role will support the Anti‑Money Laundering Team to carry out risk screening on clients and other parties to the matters on which our lawyers are working. This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate (or equivalent) to begin a career in the compliance sector.

What You Will Do:

• Screening client and matter party names using our risk screening tool and recording the results
• Obtaining and reviewing information for corporates and private individuals;
• Undertake risk analysis for matters on which Goodwin is engaged, particularly in relation to existing clients;
• Escalating any adverse findings or high risk issues to the AML Team for further review;
• Managing the AML Team workload via our CRM system by assigning new requests to team members, cancelling duplicate requests and creating new ones where needed;
• Recording data into Excel spreadsheets for internal record keeping;
• Inputting data into the internal client management database;
• Assisting with ongoing monitoring of high risk parties where necessary; and
• Performing reviews of existing AML files and updating outdated information when needed.

Who You Are:

• Intellectually curious with the confidence to follow up compliance concerns using your own initiative;
• Able to conduct independent research on companies and individuals;
• A team player who can work effectively with others;
• Confidence using and navigating a variety of online databases including our CRM system;
• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi‑task and work under pressure;
• Excellent attention to detail and have strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Able to act with discretion when dealing with confidential requests.