Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join their Risk Management team. This pivotal role involves acting as the main escalation point for financial crime matters, including AML and sanctions. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in compliance and a strong understanding of financial crime regulations. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic international setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in compliance or financial crime within a professional services environment.
• Advanced understanding of financial crime regulations like AML and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Primary escalation contact for financial crime matters.
• Monitor sanctions updates and implement changes.
• Advise partners on financial crime concerns.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments.
• Identify and deliver training needs.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Financial crime understanding

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a top international law firm to recruit a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join their Risk Management team based in Liverpool or London.

This is a pivotal role, acting as the main point of escalation for financial crime matters across the firm, including AML, counter‑terrorist financing, anti‑bribery and corruption, sanctions, and tax evasion prevention. You’ll work closely with the Head of Risk and Business Acceptance Manager, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional with advanced knowledge of financial crime issues to make a real impact in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation contact for financial crime matters within the Business Acceptance team.
• Monitor and analyse sanctions updates, implementing procedural changes where required.
• Provide informed advice to partners and fee earners on financial crime concerns.
• Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory developments, supporting the evolution of internal policies.
• Contribute to identifying and delivering training needs within the Business Acceptance team.

Experience Required

• At least 3+ years’ experience in compliance, risk, or financial crime within a professional services environment, ideally within an international law firm.
• Advanced understanding of financial crime regulations and best practice (AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery, tax evasion prevention).

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