Financial Crime Analyst

Herbert Smith Freehills; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a compliance professional to assist with financial crime obligations. This role involves AML/CDD checks, client research, and advising stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and experience in a regulatory environment, focusing on delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a law degree and/or experience in KYC/Compliance.
• At least 18 months in a Financial Crime environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting AML/CDD checks and risk assessments for clients.
• Advising on routine financial crime queries.
• Carrying out client research to establish beneficial ownership.

Skills

Excellent research and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above preferred)

Job description

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At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities

Assisting the Firm in its compliance with its financial crime obligations, including:

• Undertaking AML/CDD checks and risk assessments for clients, including screening for sanctions, PEPs and other high-risk indicators.
• Advising stakeholders within the firm on routine financial crime and CDD queries.
• Ensuring the AML/CDD client identification checks are completed in a timely manner and liaising with the matter team where necessary to obtain additional CDD information & documentation.
• Carry out initial research on clients by using a variety of different research tools including analysis of structure charts and other materials to establish the true beneficial ownership of the client.
• Liaising with the other New Business Intake teams to ensure a joined up and efficient process for the fee earners and PA's.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Candidates should have a law degree (2:1 or above preferred) and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance or have worked in a Financial Crime environment in the regulated sector, or with a regulatory body or law enforcement for at least 18 months.
• Good understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape and a desire to develop further in this area.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

Collaborates with others

• Develops innovative solutions by valuing diversity of thought, expertise and experience.
• Brings a positive energy to the way they work and inspires this in others
• Flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise

Focuses on Clients

• Always acts with the firm’s clients in mind
• Understands the importance of clients to the firm
• Prioritises initiatives that will positively impact the client experience and their business
• Develops solutions that balance client needs and the sustainable profitability of the firm

Achieves results

• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
• Remains focused on long term objectives and broad firm issues.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.