Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

US Law Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst to assist with client onboarding and compliance processes. The successful candidate will support AML procedures for clients, respond to queries, and collaborate with Compliance Attorneys on due diligence. Applicants should have experience in a similar role within law or professional services, possess excellent teamwork skills, and be familiar with UK and EU AML regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with international environments.
• Excellent teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support AML processes for new and existing clients.
• Respond to AML queries from lawyers and staff worldwide.
• Confirm adequate AML documentation for all new clients.
• Collaborate with Compliance Attorneys for due diligence.
• Update AML manuals and Office Risk Assessments.
• Keep updated with UK and EU AML regulations.
• Assist with compliance-based projects.

Skills

Experience in AML processes

Teamwork skills

Understanding of UK and EU AML regulations

Ability to perform due diligence

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new AML Compliance Analyst vacancy in the London office of a leading US law firm.

Working as part of the global Client Intake team, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the administrative onboarding of new clients and matters, with a focus on compiling and reviewing know-your-client due diligence under applicable anti-money laundering regulations.

Duties will include:

• Supporting with AML processes for new and existing clients, ongoing client monitoring, sanctions checks and other risk management procedures.
• Responding to AML queries from lawyers and staff worldwide
• Confirming adequate AML documentation is obtained by the Firm for all new clients
• Collaborating with Compliance Attorneys to perform due diligence on low, medium and higher-risk clients and matters and elevating such cases to the Firm’s MLRO
• Updating AML manuals, Office Risk Assessments and the AML intake form as needed
• Keeping up to date with changes in UK and EU AML regulations and/or associated regulatory guidance
• Assisting with key compliance-based projects as needed

Suitable applicants will have gained prior experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment, display familiarity with international environments and possess excellent teamworking skills.

A competitive salary is on offer and this is a permanent position, with hybrid working arrangements.

Please do not delay in applying as the 2-stage interview process will shortly be commencing.