AML Analyst

A leading international law firm is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst to join their dedicated AML Compliance team in London.

This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in safeguarding the firm's reputation and ensuring adherence to UK and European anti-money laundering regulations.

As an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst, you will immerse yourself in a variety of critical tasks designed to protect the firm from financial crime risks. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve onboarding new clients with careful attention to compliance protocols, conducting thorough due diligence using advanced software tools such as Intapp, Orbis, Mint, D&B, World Check, World Compliance, and Accuity. You will be responsible for identifying potential risks related to ownership structures, adverse media coverage, PEPs, or sanctions issues—escalating these promptly when necessary. Your analytical skills will be put to use as you document risk assessments with precision and clarity. Ongoing monitoring forms a key part of your role; you will review system-generated alerts and research hits against client data to distinguish between real threats and false positives. Regularly refreshing AML checks across the client database ensures continued vigilance. You will also evaluate due diligence documents and request updates as needed while re-assessing risk ratings in response to evolving circumstances. Additionally, you will perform AML checks for EMEA Timekeepers involved in U.S. matters. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, collaborative communication with senior team members, and a proactive approach to maintaining compliance standards.

• On-board new clients by thoroughly understanding the proposed scope of work and ensuring all compliance requirements are met from the outset.
• Conduct comprehensive client due diligence checks on prospective or existing clients and third-party payors, utilising specialised compliance software and internet research.
• Escalate any ownership issues, adverse media findings, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), or sanctions concerns promptly to senior members of the team or relevant compliance officers.
• Document detailed client and matter risk assessments by crafting accurate narratives that describe the risks presented, including explanations of escalations and resolutions.
• Review ongoing monitoring alerts generated by the AML system, screening for adverse media, sanctions, and PEPs to ensure continuous compliance.
• Research hits against current client data to determine relevance, distinguishing between genuine concerns and false positives before resolving or escalating as necessary.
• Conduct periodic AML refreshes against the existing client database at prescribed intervals, ensuring all information remains current and compliant.
• Evaluate existing client due diligence documents meticulously, requesting updated documentation from client teams when required to maintain robust records.
• Re-evaluate client risk assessments and ratings regularly, adapting strategies as needed based on new information or changing circumstances.
• Perform AML checks for EMEA Timekeepers working on U.S. matters, ensuring cross-jurisdictional compliance is maintained.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst within an international law firm equips you with deep familiarity with global regulatory frameworks governing financial crime prevention. You bring a solid foundation in UK and European AML legislation coupled with practical knowledge of guidance specific to the legal sector. Your academic background—ideally including a law degree or LPC—provides context for interpreting complex regulations. Technical proficiency with industry-standard software tools enhances your ability to conduct thorough due diligence efficiently. Your written communication skills are vital for documenting risk assessments comprehensively while articulating nuanced findings. Researching entities or individuals comes naturally thanks to your methodical approach; you consistently demonstrate accuracy in distinguishing genuine risks from false positives. Attention to detail underpins every aspect of your work—from evaluating documents to refreshing AML checks—ensuring nothing slips through unnoticed. Your collaborative nature fosters trust within the team as you escalate issues responsibly and share insights openly. Above all, your commitment to ethical conduct resonates strongly with the firm’s values.

• Demonstrated understanding of UK and European anti-money laundering legislations and directives is essential for effective performance in this role.
• Working knowledge of Legal Sector Affinity Group Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector enables you to navigate industry-specific requirements confidently.
• A law degree is highly desirable; completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) would further enhance your suitability for this position.
• Experience working within an international law firm’s AML compliance function provides valuable insight into global regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in using Intapp alongside other software tools such as Orbis, Mint, D&B, World Check, World Compliance, and Accuity supports efficient due diligence processes.
• Exceptional written communication skills allow you to document risk assessments accurately and explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong research abilities enable you to investigate entities or individuals thoroughly using both compliance software and online resources.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensures that all compliance checks are conducted rigorously without oversight.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills facilitate effective escalation of issues within the team structure while supporting a communal approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards aligns with the firm’s values of integrity and responsibility.

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