Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global law firm as a Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst and make a significant impact in financial compliance. You will analyze risks, conduct due diligence, and ensure adherence to AML regulations while collaborating within a dynamic team. The role offers hybrid working, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity. Seize this opportunity to contribute to safeguarding the firm's integrity while advancing your career.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a solid understanding of AML/CTF regulations.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial crime and reputational risks for clients.
• Conduct client due diligence and sanctions monitoring.
• Support regulatory audits and anti-bribery compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Solid understanding of AML/CTF regulations

Job description

Starting Monthly Gross Salary (Bratislava only): €1,800

Are you passionate about tackling financial crime and making a global impact? Join our dynamic Legal Department as a Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst, where you'll play a key role in safeguarding our firm’s integrity and reputation.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyse financial crime, sanctions, and reputational risks for existing clients

• Conduct client due diligence, including PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media screening

• Support regulatory audits, sanctions monitoring, and anti-bribery compliance

• Collaborate with global teams and contribute to high-impact risk and compliance projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid understanding of AML/CTF regulations and compliance frameworks

• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and judgment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What We Offer:

• A supportive, inclusive, and globally connected team

• Exposure to complex, high-profile regulatory work

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

• Hybrid working and a culture that values work-life balance

At our firm, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're ready to grow your career in a role that matters—apply now and help shape the future of financial crime compliance.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.