AML & Sanctions Analyst — Client Risk & Diligence

0400 FBD USA LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields in Manchester is seeking a junior Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst to join the Legal Department. You will support AML/CTF controls, client due diligence, reverifications and ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.

In a fast-paced, global firm, you will assist with sanctions screening, Gifts and Hospitality processes, regulatory reporting, and risk management projects. A detail-oriented mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with AML/CTF regulations in professional services or financial institutions.
• Hands-on client due diligence, ongoing monitoring, reverifications, and sanctions screening.
• Ability to analyze risk and maintain accurate records for internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and web-based research are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating ongoing monitoring and client reverifications, collecting and analysing due diligence materials.
• Reviewing records, conducting research, screening for PEPs, sanctions and adverse media for existing clients.
• Support sanctions monitoring by analysing matches and escalating as needed.
• Triaging and analysing Gifts and Hospitality data under AB&C policies, escalating relevant data.
• Execute high-volume, structured CDD/AML remediation projects within timelines.
• Record data, monitor quality control, and maintain internal guidance and knowledge management.

Skills

AML knowledge

KYC experience

Client due diligence

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Web research

Job description

Freshfields in Manchester is seeking a junior Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst to join the Legal Department. You will support AML/CTF controls, client due diligence, reverifications and ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.

In a fast-paced, global firm, you will assist with sanctions screening, Gifts and Hospitality processes, regulatory reporting, and risk management projects. A detail-oriented mindset and teamwork are essential for success.