CMI Analyst

Liaising with the legal teams to obtain information and documentation as required.

Conducting research on clients using the firm’s systems and public sources to meet strict regulatory requirements.

Carrying out searches to identify whether a client is politically exposed or subject to sanctions.

Prioritising and processing all work requests in line with expectations and agreed SLAs.

Providing expert assistance to the firm in relation to resolving client on-boarding challenges when required.

Collecting and analysing essential client information for new business intake, following a prescribed process.

Conducting conflict of interest checks.

Assessing and effectively escalating any Red Flags, matches or gaps following the agreed escalations procedures

Conducting thorough client due diligence at inception, providing robust and constructive feedback directly to the client partner/fee earner as required

Documenting and retaining accurate documentation of all relevant client interactions, decisions and key information to meet compliance standards.

Taking responsibility to ensure each piece of work is correctly saved and accessible in a timely manner.

Proactively clarifying instructions with legal departments and requestors where instructions or deadlines are unclear.

Showing initiative when responding to queries and actively seeking solutions to problems.

Sharing knowledge and providing guidance to internal clients regarding the best approach to take to achieve the desired outcome.

Being flexible in meeting the needs of the team and the business e.g. occasional shift changes (with reasonable notice) to accommodate team meetings, training sessions and client requirements etc.

Stay up to date with changes in onboarding policy and compliance regulations.

Any other duties commensurate with the post.

Experience of working in a similar role within the legal sector.

Knowledge of AML rules and KYC (know your client) requirements for law firms.

Experience of on-boarding international clients, both companies and individuals is desirable.

Experience in complex company structures and interpretation of this is desirable.

Efficient and accurate typing skills.

Excellent attention to detail with a keen eye for presentation.

Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Experience of using document, case and practice management systems.

Effective communicator, able to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues.