Junior AML Risk And Compliance Analyst

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global firm located in Sheffield is seeking a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career in Risk and Compliance, with hybrid working available. The candidate will be responsible for conducting client due diligence, managing risk assessments, and overseeing the AML workflow process. Benefits include flexible working hours and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Up to 25 days holiday

Holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients.
• Undertake risk assessments considering various factors.
• Administer company searches on new client engagements.
• Take ownership of the AML workflow process.
• Manage client information on the finance system.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and staff.

Skills

Good time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for a global firm in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This business operates in 40+ countries and has well over 50 offices worldwide. Due to expansion, they're looking for a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their team. This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract role and an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Risk and Compliance. Hybrid working is on offer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from an AML, sanctions and reputational risk perspective.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments considering the client's jurisdiction, legal, regulatory position and commercial activities, among other risk factors.
• Administer company searches on all new client engagements, determining if there is a PEP, sanction or negative media/press issue identified.
• Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow process and escalated any issues as necessary to senior members of the team.
• Manage the client information held on the firm's finance system to ensure that the information held is accurate.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms and client data held on the firm's finance system, and general regulatory and compliance enquiries as required.

Skills

• Good time‑management skills to prioritise workloads and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills and the ability to take a practical, common‑sense approach to resolve issues.
• A strong desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry, along with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

Apply below, or for more information, contact Lewis Walker.