Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Taylor Root; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an AML Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team in London. The role involves supporting client onboarding, conducting due diligence, and monitoring compliance with UK/EU AML regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of AML experience in a UK law firm and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of AML experience within a leading UK-based international law firm.
• Familiarity with due diligence tools and platforms.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding and verify business relationships.
• Conduct due diligence using internal tools and open-source research.
• Escalate risks related to ownership, sanctions, or PEPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Due diligence

Education

Legal education or equivalent compliance training

Tools

Intapp

Orbis

Mint

D&B

World Check

Job description

We’re partnering with a prestigious US law firm that is looking to expand its Risk & Compliance team with the addition of an AML Analyst. This role plays a vital part in protecting the firm from financial crime, supporting robust client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes, and reporting directly to senior compliance leadership.

The position is based in London and offers a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement

Key Responsibilities:

• Support client onboarding and verify business relationships.
• Conduct due diligence using internal tools and open-source research.
• Escalate risks related to ownership, sanctions, or PEPs.
• Draft client risk assessments and document compliance findings.
• Monitor alerts for adverse media, sanctions, and political exposure.
• Investigate flagged items and escalate where necessary.
• Perform periodic reviews and refresh client due diligence.
• Assist with compliance checks for cross-border matters.
• Stay updated on UK/EU AML regulations and sector guidance.

Candidate Profile:

• At least one year of AML experience within a leading UK-based international law firm
• Familiarity with due diligence tools and platforms such as Intapp, Orbis, Mint, D&B, and World Check.
• Legal education or equivalent compliance training preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly.