AML Risk Screening 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• Perform reviews of existing AML files and update outdated information when needed.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

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