Junior AML Risk and Compliance Analyst

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Sheffield is seeking a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves conducting due diligence and client risk assessments while working within a supportive team in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Attractive benefits include private medical insurance and up to 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Up to 25 days holiday

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence on new and existing clients.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments.
• Administer company searches on all new client engagements.
• Manage client information on the firm's finance system.
• Handle inquiries regarding client data and compliance.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Company

Sewell Wallis is recruiting for a global firm that operates in 40+ countries with over 50 offices worldwide, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The firm is expanding and looking for a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, with hybrid working available.

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 escalate 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 & Qualifications

• 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, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

What's on offer?

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

How to Apply

Apply below, or for more information, contact Lewis Walker. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, if we have not responded within seven days, your application has not been successful.