Legal AML Analyst

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Sheffield is looking for an AML Analyst for a 24-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing client database monitoring, ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, and assessing risk profiles. The ideal candidate should have experience in legal services, compliance, and be qualified in KYC. Benefits include a hybrid work model, gym membership contribution, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Working from home a few days per week

Cycle to work scheme

50% towards your gym membership

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Loyalty awards

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance.
• Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
• Ability to analyse, research, and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the continuous monitoring of the client database.
• Assess clients' risk profiles and changes.
• Liaise with Partners on due diligence issues.

Skills

Legal services experience

Compliance knowledge

KYC/Compliance qualification

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Research and analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working in partnership with a globally recognised firm, in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and operating across more than 40 countries with over 50 offices worldwide.

As heden违growth, the firm is seeking an AML Analyst to join the team on a 24-month fixed‑term contract. The ideal candidate will bring experience in legal services, risk, and compliance.

What will you be doing?

• In this pivotal position, you will be part of the Ongoing Monitoring Team, responsible for managing the continuous monitoring of the client database. The team's main objective is to ensure that all client due diligence records are current, accurate, and fully compliant with Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorist Financing requirements.
• Assessing the risk profile of existing clients and whether there have been any changes.
• Liaising with Partners on client due diligence issues.
• Running company searches and press searches.
• Supporting the Deputy Money Laundering Officer on the administration of general anti‑money laundering issues and client due diligence matters.
• Assunzi members of the AML team with research projects and day‑to‑day compliance with AML regulatory matters as they arise.

What skills are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance and have worked in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the EU's 5th Money Laundering Directive.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse, research and make informed decisions.
• A solution‑driven approach with theivariable practical, common‑sense approach to resolve issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management skills to prioritise workloads, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Desire to work in a team but also be self‑motivated.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Enthusiastic, positive and committed team member.

What's on offer?

• Working from home a few days per week.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 50% towards your gym membership.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Loyalty awards

Apply for this role 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 please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.