Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Taylor Root

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A top international law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join its Risk Management team. The role includes acting as the primary escalation contact for financial crime issues and providing expert compliance guidance. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in compliance and an in-depth understanding of financial crime regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic, international legal environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in compliance, risk, or financial crime.
Knowledge of AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery, and tax prevention.

Responsibilities

Act as primary escalation contact for financial crime matters.
Monitor sanctions updates and implement procedural changes.
Provide advice on financial crime concerns.
Stay updated on legislative and regulatory developments.
Identify and deliver training needs in the team.

Skills

Compliance and risk management

Financial crime regulations

Legislative updates monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Consultant - Paralegal + Legal Risk & Compliance Specialist

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.

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.
Advanced understanding of financial crime regulations and best practice (AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery, tax evasion prevention).

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