AML Compliance Analyst

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US firm is hiring an AML Compliance Analyst for a permanent position within the Office of General Counsel. This is a great opportunity to contribute to an international law firm, focusing on client due diligence, audits, and AML policy improvements. The role offers hybrid working, enabling a balance between office and home working, making it an attractive proposition for skilled professionals in the compliance sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in an international law firm or professional services.
• Handling complex AML and financial crime queries.
• Understanding of current AML regulations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare CDD packs for new clients.
• Assist AML team in internal/external audits.
• Support senior management in AML policy enhancements.

Skills

Researching and preparing client due diligence (CDD)

Assisting AML team members in audits

Training and development

Feedback on AML policies

Implementation of AML software

Education

University degree in legal or business studies

Tools

MS Office

Client intake software

Financial crime focused databases (e.g. World Check)

Job description

Leading US firm is hiring an AML Compliance Analyst on a permanent basis; this is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of General Counsel of a premier law firm.

• £65,000 experience dependent
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• 9:30am – 5:30pm

AML Compliance Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and preparing client due diligence (CDD) packs for new clients
• Assisting AML team members in preparing for internal and external AML audits
• Assisting senior management with the training and development of other AML team members
• Providing feedback on enhancements and improvements to the Firm's AML policies, processes, and systems
• Supporting senior management with the introduction and implementation of new software for processing and storing AML checks

AML Compliance Analyst Key Skills & Requirements:

• Experience of working in an international law firm or professional services environment

• University degree, with a legal or business studies focus desirable
• Experience handling complex AML and other financial crime-related queries
• Working knowledge and understanding of current AML regulations and applicable regulatory guidance in the UK
• Familiarity with MS Office, client intake software and financial crime focused databases (e.g. World Check)