AML Compliance Analyst

Ryder Reid; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm seeks an AML Compliance Analyst for a full-time hybrid role in London. You will handle due diligence tasks, collaborate with AML team members, and ensure compliance with AML regulations. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and a desire to build a career in compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, research and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with complex AML queries and financial crime issues.
• Understanding of current AML regulations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and researching client due diligence packs globally.
• Assisting with internal and regulator-led AML audits.
• Providing professional service and compliance support to internal clients.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analytical

Self-motivated

Education

University degree (legal or business studies)

Tools

MS Office

Client intake software

World Check

Job description

Job Title: AML Compliance Analyst

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive package

Requirements:

Preparing, maintaining and updating AML client due diligence records for clients globally.

The firm

A leading international law firm. Emphasis on international arbitration and litigation, cross-boarder acquisitions, capital markets, transactions, private equity funds, financings and restructuring. A supportive and collaborative team with a large London presence workind with lawyers and colleagues across Asia, Europe and the U.S.

The role

The role will be working within the firms Office of General Counsel who manage the firm's global risk and compliance strategy, policies and procedures, including anti-money laundering compliance.

Some key points include:

Responsibilities:

• Researching and preparing client due diligence (CDD) packs for new clients of the firm globally, to include reputational, ethical and sanctions considerations.
• Working closely with other members of the AML team on preparing and updating CDD packs for clients across the global firm to ensure high standards and consistency.
• Liaising closely with colleagues in all the firm's offices to provide an excellent level of professional service for internal clients.
• Assisting AML team members in preparing for internal and regulator-led AML audits.
• Providing general compliance support to members of the Office of General Counsel.
• Assisting senior management with the training and development of other AML team members.
• Assisting senior team members in 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.

What do you need?

• University degree, with a legal or business studies focus desirable.
• Strong communication, research and analytical skills.
• Experience handling complex AML and other financial crime-related queries, including researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work under pressure and manage a full workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with MS Office, client intake software and financial crime focused databases (e.g. World Check).
• Working knowledge and understanding of current AML regulations and applicable regulatory guidance in the UK.
• Professional, reliable and supportive team member.
• Experience of working in an international law firm or professional services environment.
• A genuine desire to develop a career in AML, including an appetite to learn and develop knowledge in other areas of risk and compliance.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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