AML Risk & Compliance Analyst (12-Month Contract)

Cooley LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Health and dental insurance

Pension

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cooley (UK) LLP is seeking two AML Risk & Compliance Analysts to join the team on a 12-month contract. The role supports the Firm’s MLRO and AML Manager in all areas of AML compliance, including due diligence, sanctions screening, and reporting.

You will collaborate with offices in the UK/BR and assist with Asia AML checks when delegated. The successful candidates will have at least 3 years’ CDD experience, a degree (LLB preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills to manage

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AML legislation and guidance.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing CDD checks on entities and individuals (preferably in a law firm).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (LLB preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete AML processes for Firm clients timely, prioritising UK/BR offices.
• Perform CDD on entities and liaise with partners for information.
• Conduct Politically Exposed Person checks and collect identifications.
• Carry out sanctions screening and apply global sanctions frameworks.
• Update AML software tools and databases with relevant information.

Skills

AML legislation

CDD checks

Sanctions research

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Degree (LLB preferred)

Tools

AML software tools

Research skills

Job description

Cooley (UK) LLP is seeking two AML Risk & Compliance Analysts to join the team on a 12-month contract. The role supports the Firm’s MLRO and AML Manager in all areas of AML compliance, including due diligence, sanctions screening, and reporting.

You will collaborate with offices in the UK/BR and assist with Asia AML checks when delegated. The successful candidates will have at least 3 years’ CDD experience, a degree (LLB preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills to manage