Conflicts & AML Analyst

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team in London. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to develop processes related to anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance. You will conduct client due diligence, compile risk assessments, and respond to high-risk queries while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations. The firm fosters a dynamic culture and offers accelerated career progression, making it an exciting place for creative thinkers and problem solvers to thrive. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with at least one year's experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of SRA Client Due Diligence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Client Due Diligence during onboarding for new clients.
• Compile client and matter risk assessments and monitor existing clients.

Skills

Client Due Diligence

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Education

Graduate Degree

Tools

Intapp Conflicts and Intake system

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

Our client is a market-leading law firm with a global reach. They are currently seeking a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a unique firm culture driven by core values, where you will be responsible for developing the firm's processes and approach to anti-money laundering (AML), conflicts, and other regulatory compliance matters.

What you'll do:

As a Conflicts & AML Analyst, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's Risk & Compliance team. You will be involved in conducting Client Due Diligence during the onboarding process for new clients as well as monitoring existing ones. Your ability to compile comprehensive risk assessments will play a crucial part in maintaining the firm's reputation. Additionally, your role will involve responding to high-risk queries from the team, escalating them when necessary. You will also assist with training sessions for partners and fee earners while keeping abreast of current AML regulations.

• Conduct Client Due Diligence during the onboarding process for new and existing clients
• Compile client and matter risk assessments, commenting on risk scoring assigned by partners
• Monitor new and existing clients regularly
• Respond to high-risk queries from the team, escalating to management when necessary
• Assist with partner and fee earning training
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current AML regulations, best practices, and procedures
• Manage and assess AML information within the firm's systems
• Establish information barriers and handle daily queries
• Carry out research using online commercial databases and national company registries
• Complete routine Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media searches

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Conflicts & AML Analyst position brings graduate calibre with at least one year's experience in a similar role within a law firm or other regulated professional services firm. You possess good commercial awareness including an understanding of SRA Client Due Diligence requirements. Familiarity with Intapp Conflicts and Intake system would be a plus. Your ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment will be crucial, as well as your proficiency in Microsoft Office and Document Management Systems. You are analytical with attention to detail and possess excellent communication skills.

• One year's experience in a similar role in a law firm or other regulated professional services firm
• Good understanding of SRA Client Due Diligence requirements
• Intapp Conflicts and Intake system is desirable but not essential
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Compliance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: City of London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: UR0I4Y-9583F813

Date posted: 19 March 2025

Consultant: Izzy Gower

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.