Job Description
Our client, a leading international offshore law firm, is seeking two experienced AML Compliance Analyst to support a periodic client file review project within their Financial Crime Compliance team.
This role will focus on reviewing existing client files to ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulatory obligations, internal policies, and risk management standards.
Location: Remote
Rate: £250 per day (Inside IR35)
Hours: 3 shift options to choose (9am - 5.30pm, 11am – 7.30pm, 1pm – 9.30pm)
Start: March 2026
Duration: 3 months initially, with a strong likelihood of extension
Responsibilities
* Conduct end-to-end reviews of client files to assess compliance with AML/CFT requirements
* Review and assess CDD/KYC documentation for completeness and regulatory adequacy
* Evaluate client risk assessments and ensure risk ratings are appropriately justified
* Identify deficiencies in source of funds and source of wealth documentation
* Assess Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures for high-risk clients, including PEPs and complex structures
* Document findings clearly and consistently in line with internal QA frameworks
* Escalate material compliance gaps and recommend remediation actions
* Support remediation activities where required
* Work to agreed productivity and quality targets
Essential Skills & Experience Required
* 2+ years’ experience in AML/KYC compliance within a law firm or regulated fiduciary experience
* Strong working knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and risk-based frameworks
* Demonstrable experience conducting periodic reviews and remediation exercises
* Experience reviewing high-risk client files, including PEPs, complex corporate/trust structures, and cross-border matters
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and manage deadlines within a structured review framework
* Experience within an international law firm environment
* Exposure to multi-jurisdictional AML regimes (Not just UK, maybe people that have looked at place like Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, British Virgin Island)
* Familiarity with regulatory audit preparation or regulator-facing remediation projects