Financial Crime Analyst

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international law firm is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to join their London-based team. The role involves conducting AML and CDD checks, screening for sanctions and high-risk indicators, and advising internal stakeholders on financial crime queries. Candidates should have a law degree or relevant qualification in KYC/Compliance, as well as a minimum of 18 months’ experience in an AML/financial crime role. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months’ experience in an AML/financial crime role within an international law firm.
• Strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conducting AML and CDD checks and client risk assessments.
• Screening for sanctions, PEPs, and other high-risk indicators.
• Advising internal stakeholders on routine financial crime and CDD queries.
• Ensuring timely completion of AML/CDD client identification checks.
• Liaising with matter teams to obtain additional CDD documentation.
• Performing initial client research using various tools to establish beneficial ownership.
• Collaborating with New Business Intake teams to ensure a seamless process.

Skills

Collaboration

Innovation

Communication

Education

Law degree or relevant qualification in KYC/Compliance

Job description

I’m partnering with a top-tier international law firm seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to join their London-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the firm’s wider General Counsel & Risk function, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting AML and CDD checks and client risk assessments
• Screening for sanctions, PEPs, and other high-risk indicators
• Advising internal stakeholders on routine financial crime and CDD queries
• Ensuring timely completion of AML/CDD client identification checks
• Liaising with matter teams to obtain additional CDD documentation
• Performing initial client research using various tools to establish beneficial ownership
• Collaborating with New Business Intake teams to ensure a seamless process for fee earners and PAs

Qualifications & Experience:

• Law degree (2:1 or above preferred), or relevant qualification in KYC/Compliance
• Minimum 18 months’ experience in an AML/financial crime role within an international law firm
• Strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: Values diverse perspectives and works effectively across teams
• Innovation: Brings fresh thinking and energy to problem-solving
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage stakeholders confidently

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