Job Description
AML Analyst
📍 Edinburgh
💰 Competitive salary + benefits
We're currently working with a fabulous Scottish Law Firm, chambers band 3 they have a great reputation across the legal world. Now looking to add an AML Analyst into their growing function to support the firms Client onboarding and compliance.
This is a great opportunity for someone with AML & CDD experience to step into a busy, fast-paced, client facing compliance function.
The Role?
1. Carry out AML and CDD checks on all new clients and matters
2. Analyse high-risk factors (PEPs, state ownership, complex structures, high-risk jurisdictions, sanctions exposure)
3. Liaise with Partners and fee earners on CDD requirements and best practice
4. Undertake ID verification and review incoming funds to the client account
5. Provide advice on enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring
6. Draft client risk assessments and produce regular reports for stakeholders
7. Investigate sanctions notifications (UN, EU, UK, US) and escalate where necessary
8. Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and support submissions to the NCA
9. Keep AML procedures up to date with regulatory changes
10. Assist with auditing CDD forms and client files, reporting findings to matter managers