Job Description
* World-class global practice
* Collaborative, high-performance culture
* Competitive pay and benefits
A premier US-headquartered international law firm is seeking an AML Analyst to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team. This is a fully onsite role supporting complex, high-value client matters across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
You will play a critical role in protecting the firm by conducting client due diligence, assessing financial crime risk, and supporting the onboarding of new clients and matters. Working closely with lawyers and compliance professionals, you will help ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies in a fast-paced, globally focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct client due diligence and enhanced due diligence on individuals and entities
* Analyse ownership structures and source of funds/wealth information
* Review and assess AML risk associated with new clients and matters
* Perform sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening using leading compliance tools
* Escalate high-risk findings and support risk-based decision-making
* Respond to AML-related queries from legal and business teams
Candidate Profile
* Previous AML, KYC, or financial crime compliance experience within an international law firm
* Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and risk-based frameworks
* Experience analysing complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership
* Professional, discreet, and confident working with senior stakeholders
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
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