Analyst, AML
Role Overview
The AML Analyst supports Partners, fee earners and the wider New Business team with AML, sanctions and risk research during client intake.
The analyst develops AML, sanctions and client due-diligence knowledge under close supervision and escalates complex or high-risk matters.
The role supports efficient client onboarding, reliable compliance records and adherence to UK and international AML legislation.
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Position summary
The AML Analyst supports Partners, fee earners and the wider New Business team with AML, sanctions and risk research during client intake.
The analyst develops AML, sanctions and client due-diligence knowledge under close supervision and escalates complex or high-risk matters.
The role supports efficient client onboarding, reliable compliance records and adherence to UK and international AML legislation.
Team overview
The Compliance and New Business team manages conflicts, AML and reputational-risk checks, compliance policies, audits, reporting and regulatory guidance.
The team safeguards the firm's reputation and supports compliant new-business development.
Duties and responsibilities
- Research clients, beneficial owners, managers and service providers for documented, risk-based AML compliance.
- Process standard and low-risk CDD packs and support reverification for active or reactivated matters.
- Assist with additional-party AML requests and provide due-diligence support to practitioners.
- Process third-party payor queries and flag expired CDD for escalation.
- Respond to relevant risk queries and escalate complex, high-risk or sanctions-related matters for authorisation.
- Build working knowledge of AML, sanctions, CTF and ATEF legislation and its application in legal services.
Qualifications and skills
- At least one year of AML, CDD or KYC process and review experience, or equivalent end-to-end client research, analysis and review experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; fluent spoken and written English.
- Legal or international-firm experience is desirable.
- Familiarity with Intapp and compliance screening tools such as Xapien, World-Check or equivalent is advantageous.
- Strong communication and time-management skills; interest in financial crime, risk and compliance.
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