Senior AML Analyst

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is looking for a Senior AML Analyst to join their London office. In this exciting role, you will manage AML enquiries from start to finish, ensure compliance with AML policies, and support junior team members. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in AML and financial crime, strong analytical skills, and a passion for Risk and Compliance. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Holiday flex

Annual wellbeing fund

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior AML role within a law firm.
• Experience in conducting AML checks and due diligence.
• Interest in Risk and Compliance career.

Responsibilities

• Implement AML policies and procedures to high standards.
• Provide training support and guidance to junior AML Team members.
• Advise on AML issues during the matter opening process.
• Conduct in-depth AML checks and mitigate risks.
• Collect and evaluate due diligence information.

Skills

Experience in handling complex AML and financial crime queries

Research and analysis skills

Ability to provide tailored solutions

Client due diligence identification

Job description

Senior AML Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior AML Analyst to join the London office of one of our global law firm clients. In this role, you will work alongside a hardworking and fun team and will handle all aspects of AML enquiries during the matter opening from start to finish, as well as conducting research and analysis resolving straightforward cases and escalating complex ones as necessary.

• Salary to £60,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH
• Fantastic employee benefits including holiday flex, annual wellbeing fund, and more!

Senior AML Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Firm's AML policies and procedures are being appropriately implemented to a high standard.
• Act as a point of escalation for junior members of the AML Team, offering training support and guidance.
• Work confidently with the business at all levels, providing expert AML advice during the matter opening process.
• Conduct in-depth AML checks identifying risk issues relevant to the client and matter, mitigating potential risks when possible and escalating any issues as required.
• Collect and evaluate due diligence information from both new and existing clients, in line with the Firm's AML policies, processes and relevant AML regulations and guidelines.
• Assisting in opening and maintaining client and matter files.
• Assist the management team in providing feedback on performance against team targets and KPI's.

Senior AML Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role handling complex AML and financial crime related queries within a law firm.
• Robust experience in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues is essential.
• Proficient in identifying client due diligence requirements for both corporate and individual clients.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Risk and Compliance.