Jobs in Johannesburg, United States

Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.

We are currently recruiting for a Global AML Analyst to join our Global AML team and support 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
2. 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
3. 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
4. A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) anti-money laundering and sanctions
5. Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential
6. Able to assemble research and produce clear and accurate findings
7. Experience with industry standard matter opening systems (e.g Intapp Open) is advantageous
8. PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
9. Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player
10. Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
11. Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with complex issues
12. Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
13. Can demonstrate initiative and must be able to work independently
14. Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of operating in a multi-cultural environment

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.