Risk and Intake Analyst

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Related Pay

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Holidays 25 days + 9 bank holidays

Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Wellbeing resources

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP in Edinburgh is seeking an AML/Conflicts Analyst to support client onboarding, AML checks, and risk assessments. You will analyse data, conduct due diligence and assist fee earners while developing expertise in conflicts and compliance.

You will identify potential conflicts, gather information, escalate where required, and support the wider risk team with audits and reporting. A strong eye for detail and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced Word / Excel skills.
• Researchers/analysing and reporting background.
• An understanding of conflicts identification and analysis.
• Basic knowledge of AML principles (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to analyse and understand complex client onboarding tools and systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert on client/matter setup.
• Great eye for detail and ability to explain data outputs.
• Enhanced written and oral communication, with ability to influence, support and guide people.
• Strong, logical prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Strong client focus and ability to partner with internal and external groups.
• Strong team‑working approach to build a dynamic and efficient team including empathy and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Collects and reviews CDD for new & existing clients, liaising internally with fee earners and externally with clients/others as appropriate.
• Conducts conflicts checks and analysis by running searches, identifying and assessing potential matches, and determining relevance.
• Provides constructive support to fee earners in respect of AML, CDD, onboarding queries, and conflicts analysis.
• Conducts file reviews as part of AML and compliance monitoring regimes.
• Completes workflow and matter management tasks, including closing/re-opening task flows and data rectification.
• Supports wider risk team activities including audits, reporting, system changes and training.

Skills

Word & Excel

Analytical thinking

AML & onboarding knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Tools

CDD systems

Sanctions screening tools

Onboarding platforms

Job description

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals and families.

MFMac works with clients across the private, public and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.

Summary of Role

Support the delivery of client and matter onboarding, Anti Money Laundering (AML) checks, and risk assessments by conducting due diligence, analysing data, and assisting fee earners, while developing technical expertise in conflicts AML and compliance.

Support the execution of conflicts checks and analysis by identifying potential conflicts, gathering and recording information, querying fee earners where required, and escalating issues appropriately in line with firm policy.

Key Tasks

• Collects and reviews CDD for new & existing clients, liaising internally with fee earners and externally with clients/others as appropriate. Conducts and interprets electronic verification checks, including adverse media, PEP and sanctions screening and reporting results.
• Conducts conflicts checks and analysis by running searches, identifying and assessing potential matches, and determining relevance. Liaises with fee earners to obtain additional information where required, applies defined criteria to discount false positives, accurately records findings, and escalates complex or high‑risk conflicts to senior colleagues in a timely manner.
• Provides constructive support to fee earners in respect of AML, CDD, onboarding queries, and conflicts analysis, acting as a point of contact. Develops AML and onboarding expertise with support from senior colleagues.
• Conducts file reviews as part of a wider AML and compliance monitoring regimes, including assessment of CDD material and risk assessments, liaising with fee earners and matter partners to ensure compliance with AML PCPs.
• Completes workflow and matter management tasks, including closing/re‑opening task flows and carrying out data analysis and rectification of client and party details.
• Supports wider risk team activities including audits, reporting, system changes, policy updates and team building. Assists senior colleagues in delivering induction and other training in conflicts and onboarding.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Word / Excel skills
• Researching, investigating, analysing and reporting background
• An understanding of conflicts identification and analysis
• Basic knowledge of AML principles (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to analyse and understand complex client onboarding tools and systems
• Act as a subject matter expert on client/matter set up
• Great eye for detail and ability to explain data outputs
• Enhanced written and oral communication, with an ability to influence, support and guide people through complex processes
• Strong, logical prioritisation and organisational skills
• Strong client focus and ability to partner with internal and external groups
• Strong team‑working approach to build a dynamic and efficient team including empathy, openness, transparency and an ability to constructively confront disagreement

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we're committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease SchemeCycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.