Junior AML & Conflicts Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in London is seeking a Junior AML & Conflicts Analyst to join their Risk and Compliance Department. The role involves ensuring high-quality client onboarding, conducting thorough risk assessments, and managing compliance records. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and previous exposure to AML or risk management in a professional setting. This position offers an opportunity to develop compliance expertise in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to risk or AML within a legal or professional services environment is ideal.
• Eager to develop practical compliance expertise.
• Collaborative professional who enjoys building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Execute client and matter onboarding as per policies and procedures.
• Conduct thorough CDD and complete risk assessments.
• Identify high-risk matters and apply EDD measures.
• Perform essential screening checks including conflicts of interest.
• Liaise with legal teams for onboarding information.
• Manage onboarding shared inbox and respond to queries.
• Maintain high-risk client registers and compliance records.
• Assist in compliance awareness initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information

Job description

We are working with a progressive and entrepreneurial law firm to hire a Junior AML & Conflicts Analyst in London. In this role, you will be a vital member of the Risk and Compliance Department, focusing on high-quality client and matter onboarding while working closely with the Compliance Manager.

The firm is looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual, ideally with some prior exposure to risk or AML within a legal or professional services environment, who is eager to develop practical compliance expertise. They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with total discretion. You should be a collaborative professional who enjoys building relationships with internal stakeholders and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

The responsibilities will include:

• Executing client and matter onboarding in strict accordance with the firm’s policies, controls, and procedures.
• Conducting thorough CDD and completing comprehensive risk assessments using a risk-based approach.
• Identifying high-risk matters and ensuring the correct application of EDD measures.
• Performing essential screening checks, including conflicts of interest, sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Liaising with legal teams to gather and review necessary onboarding information to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Managing the onboarding shared inbox and responding to internal queries regarding anti-money laundering and risk.
• Maintaining and updating high-risk client registers and other internal compliance records.
• Assisting with firm-wide compliance awareness initiatives and supporting the improvement of onboarding processes.

If you are a motivated individual looking to build a long-term career in legal compliance within a friendly and inclusive team, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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