AML & Compliance Analyst: Risk & Due Diligence Expert

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking an AML/compliance professional to review new business intake, perform client due diligence, and monitor ongoing risk across a broad client portfolio. The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and collaboration with partners and staff.

Responsibilities include researching public sources, reviewing ownership structures, and ensuring adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of AML, client due diligence, risk assessment, or compliance reviews.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services, financial institution, or regulated industry preferred.
• Experience reviewing complex ownership structures, adverse press, sanctions screening, and high-risk clients preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on research and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Review New Business Intake forms for policy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct client due diligence reviews for new and existing clients, including enhanced due diligence.
• Research information from public sources and regulatory bodies.
• Review client ownership structures and activities for risk assessment.
• Conduct screening of clients, directors, and shareholders for PEP, sanctions, and adverse press.
• Assess risk and escalate concerns as needed.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews of existing clients.
• Liaise with colleagues and clients to obtain documentation.
• Document due diligence findings clearly and concisely.
• Review adverse press results and determine escalation needs.

Skills

AML regulations & due diligence

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Independence with teamwork

Confidentiality & judgment

Organizational skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Research/analysis emphasis

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking an AML/compliance professional to review new business intake, perform client due diligence, and monitor ongoing risk across a broad client portfolio. The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and collaboration with partners and staff.

Responsibilities include researching public sources, reviewing ownership structures, and ensuring adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements.