Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AML Analyst to join their prestigious compliance team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support client onboarding processes while ensuring adherence to AML and CDD policies. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and at least 18 months of experience in a CDD/AML role. You will be instrumental in reviewing documentation, conducting risk assessments, and fostering strong internal relationships. This position is perfect for those looking to advance their compliance career within a leading law firm, where your contributions will have a significant impact on maintaining high regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months’ experience in a CDD/AML role within professional services.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to ensure compliance with AML/CDD procedures.
• Conduct screening and write risk assessments for new clients.
• Monitor high-risk clients and maintain accurate records.

Skills

AML Compliance

CDD Procedures

Risk Assessments

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Job description

We are working with a prestigious Magic Circle law firm to hire an AML Analyst based in their London office. In this role, you’ll support the firm’s client onboarding process, ensuring compliance with AML and CDD policies across a wide range of client matters. You’ll play a key part in a collaborative and high-performing compliance team, offering guidance to colleagues and helping uphold the firm’s risk and regulatory standards.

The firm is seeking a professional with at least 18 months’ experience in a CDD/AML role within a professional services environment, ideally with exposure to complex entity types and risk-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teams across the firm to ensure new client and matter onboarding complies with AML/CDD procedures
• Reviewing, recording and analysing CDD documentation
• Conducting screening and writing risk assessments for new clients
• Monitoring high-risk clients, PEPs and sanctions lists
• Managing shared mailboxes and ensuring timely query resolution
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records
• Assisting with compliance monitoring and contributing to departmental reviews
• Acting as an ambassador for the Compliance team and fostering strong internal relationships

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, high attention to detail and a proactive, team-focused mindset. A confident approach to presenting information clearly, excellent research skills and a genuine interest in compliance are key.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in AML within one of the world’s most respected law firms. If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services