AML Analyst

Dentons; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global law firm as an AML Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in implementing anti-money laundering policies and managing compliance risks. This fully remote position offers you the opportunity to work on diverse risk management issues, focusing on Client Due Diligence and high-risk clients. Collaborate with a dedicated team while benefiting from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're passionate about compliance and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of legal or compliance experience in an international law firm.
• Knowledge of compliance rules, especially AML and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Client Due Diligence and assess AML risks.
• Monitor financial sanctions and conduct sanctions screening.

Skills

Client Due Diligence (CDD)

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Sanctions Monitoring

Research Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Intapp Open

MS Office

Job description

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for an AML Analystto join their US AML team. The role will support the AML Team in implementing the Firm's global anti-money laundering (AML) policies and procedures to manage AML, sanctions and reputational risks globally. The role will involve work across a broad range of risk management and compliance issues with a particular focus on Client Due Diligence (CDD), high-risk clients as well as sanctions monitoring. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Client Due Diligence on clients and matters and dealing with related queries
• Assessing the AML risks of new clients and matters, including advising on AML, sanctions and reputational risks
• Monitoring financial sanctions updates
• Conducting sanctions screening and analyzing search results within the appropriate internal and external databases
• Maintaining a database of information about firm clients and related parties
• Review and ongoing monitoring of Firm's High-Risk Clients
• Assisting on applicable AML and sanctions regulations, rules and policies
• Taking ownership of the matter opening processes relevant to the risk and compliance function.
• Advising on inter-office working arrangements as relevant to the matter opening process
• Assisting with supporting the team in training on Firm's policies and procedures and system
• Assisting the Global AML and Sanctions Manager and Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance on projects and ad hoc assignments as required
• Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures

Experience & Education

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 1- 2 years relevant legal or compliance experience preferably acquired in an international law firm, although other professional services or financial services firms will be considered
• A high level of proficiency (written and spoken) in the English language is necessary. We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) anti-money laundering and sanctions.
• Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential.
• Able to assemble research and produce clear and accurate findings.
• Experience with industry standard matter opening systems (e.g Intapp Open) is advantageous.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
• Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with complex issues.
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Can demonstrate initiative and must be able to work independently.
• Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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