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Financial Crime Analyst

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Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Financial Crime Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team in London. The role involves conducting risk assessments, monitoring suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in law firms and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a financial crime, AML, or compliance role.
Strong understanding of financial crime regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct risk-based client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
Monitor and investigate suspicious activity reports (SARs).
Assist with drafting and maintaining compliance policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in financial crime or compliance roles

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A leading international law firm is looking for a Financial Crime Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team in London.

The ideal candidate for this role should have previous experience in a similar financial crime, AML, or compliance role within a law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Financial Crime Analyst role:

Conduct risk-based client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) in accordance with AML regulations and the firm’s policies.
Review and assess financial crime risks, including sanctions exposure, PEPs, and adverse media, and escalate where necessary.
Monitor and investigate suspicious activity reports (SARs) and assist with internal reporting processes.
Support the onboarding process for new clients and matters by identifying potential financial crime concerns.
Assist with periodic client reviews and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial crime legislation, regulatory developments, and best practices.
Assist in drafting and maintaining policies, procedures, and internal guidance notes.
Support audit and regulatory inspection requests, including collating documentation and responses.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar financial crime, AML, or compliance role, preferably within a legal environment.
Strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape.
Familiarity with legal client onboarding and regulatory risk factors in the context of international work.
Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with strong attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Crime Analyst to support the firm’s efforts to prevent and detect financial crime across its global operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies. Apply today!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice

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