Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

RedLaw Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm in Cheltenham is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst to enhance its compliance team. This role involves preparing AML client due diligence records, supporting audits, and assisting in the development of training and policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with prior AML experience in a law firm and relevant UK regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in AML within a law firm environment.
• Experience handling complex AML and financial crime-related queries.
• A proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and update AML client due diligence (CDD) records.
• Research and compile CDD packs, including reputational, ethical, and sanctions reviews.
• Assist with internal and regulator-led AML audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Research

Analytical skills

Proficiency in AML regulations

Education

University degree (legal or business focus desirable)

Tools

World Check

Job description

A top UK law firm is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst to join its Cheltenham-based Compliance team.

The Role:

Working as part of the firm's compliance function, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations and maintains the highest compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and update AML client due diligence (CDD) records for clients
• Research and compile CDD packs, including reputational, ethical, and sanctions reviews
• Assist with internal and regulator-led AML audits
• Support the development and delivery of AML trainingContribute to updates and improvements to AML policies, systems, and processes
• Help implement new software and tools for AML monitoring and record-keeping

What You’ll Need:

• Prior experience in AML within a law firm environment
• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills
• Experience handling complex AML and financial crime-related queries
• Knowledge of UK AML regulations and relevant databases (e.g. World Check)
• A university degree (legal or business focus desirable)
• A proactive, reliable, and collaborative approach, with a genuine interest in developing a career in AML and compliance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading law firm and play an integral role in its global compliance framework.