Junior AML & Sanctions Analyst — Global Compliance

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Manchester is seeking a junior Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst to join the Legal Department’s FCS Team. The role focuses on client due diligence, reverifications, ongoing monitoring, and sanctions screening within a fast-paced, global environment.

You will support quality control, regulatory reporting, audits, and remediation projects, escalating risks to more senior colleagues and contributing to the firm’s risk management program.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations and related compliance issues.
• Experience with client due diligence, ongoing monitoring, reverifications and sanctions screening.
• Ability to articulate risk issues clearly to senior members of the FCS Team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced international professional services or financial institution environment.

Responsibilities

• Client reverifications and backlog reduction to meet agreed priorities and timescales.
• Ongoing monitoring of clients and matters including due diligence and risk assessments.
• Assisting with sanctions monitoring procedures and resolving matches.
• Support for Gifts and Hospitality compliance and data analysis.
• Active support for AML remediation projects and risk-rating methodologies.
• Quality control, data recording, trend analysis, and regulatory reporting support.

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Manchester is seeking a junior Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst to join the Legal Department’s FCS Team. The role focuses on client due diligence, reverifications, ongoing monitoring, and sanctions screening within a fast-paced, global environment.

You will support quality control, regulatory reporting, audits, and remediation projects, escalating risks to more senior colleagues and contributing to the firm’s risk management program.