AML Associate

SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the legal field is seeking an AML Associate to lead on-site inspections for compliance with AML legislation. The role involves conducting independent reviews and collaborating with firms. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant regulatory or legal environment, with strong knowledge of AML practices. The position allows for home working 2-3 days a week and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Support with additional learning and qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a regulatory, legal or AML environment.
• Detailed knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and procedures.
• Experience conducting on-site visits or inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site inspections into regulated firms and individuals across England and Wales.
• Conduct reviews to assess firms' compliance with AML legislation.
• Provide guidance and feedback to firms on compliance plans.

Skills

AML legislation knowledge

Regulatory experience

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a new AML Associate to join our AML proactive supervision team to lead on our on-site inspections.

The role

As an AML Associate, you will lead on-site inspections into regulated firms and individuals across England and Wales. With your in-depth knowledge and understanding of AML legislation and practices, you will conduct reviews independently to assess firms' compliance with AML legislation and financial sanctions. Reviewing related documents and interviewing fee earners and senior members of firms, you will be able to draw out key information to make assessments and identify risks that require action. You will engage with firms to provide high quality guidance and feedback, including compliance plans, using your expertise to brings firms into compliance.

Pro-actively collaborating with AML and wider SRA colleagues, you will support the effective delivery of SRA objectives and a joined-up approach to AML. You will be knowledgeable about financial crime regulation and the regulation of solicitors to explain our work to law firms and to contribute to the debate on how AML regulation should work.

There is a full role profile and an 'a day in the life of AML Associate' document attached at the bottom of the advert which provides further information on the role and requirements.

The role requires travel across England and Wales to conduct on-site inspections, on average 1-2 days a week.

What is in it for you?

• Make an impact by applying your specialist AML knowledge across the rapidly changing legal services market.
• Build relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders, firms, and individuals.
• Showcase your ability to analyse complex and technical information to identify AML risks.
• Work in a friendly collaborative team.
• Fantastic opportunities for career progression, as well as support with undertaking additional learning and qualifications.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience of working in a regulatory, legal or AML environment.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of AML/CTF legislation and procedures or a strong legal background
• Experience of conducting on-site visits, inspections or investigations with law firms or equivalent businesses.
• Experience of complex cases and drafting reports in a contentious or regulatory environment.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and the ability to explain complex matters succinctly and with clarity.
• Proven ability to plan and manage own workload in a highly efficient and effective manner, and to meet competing deadlines while meeting quality criteria.

Useful and additional information

Typically, you will be working from home 2-3 days a week and attending on-site inspections and working from the office rest of the week.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact AML Team Manager, Susannah Eaton.

To apply

Please use the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload a CV and provide examples against the six criteria listed; addressing how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements. We suggest answers are kept to 300 words or less for each criterion.

Closing date for applications is 16 February 2026 at 9:00