Analyst, AML

Overview

As an AML Analyst, you support Partners and fee earners on AML and sanctions matters encountered in new business intake and risk reviews. You will develop and apply AML, sanctions, and client due diligence knowledge under supervision, escalating high-risk issues to senior staff. The role is essential to onboarding clients efficiently while maintaining compliant records across UK and international AML regimes. You will work with the New Business team to strengthen risk controls and advisory processes, contributing to the firm’s regulatory obligations and reputation.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Yearly wellbeing fund
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Private GP services

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed client due diligence (CDD) on clients, beneficial owners, and service providers to ensure global AML compliance on a risk-based basis
• Process standard and low-risk CDD packs accurately and timely
• Support reverification workflows for active matters and reactivated matters
• Assist with third-party payor (TPP) reviews and escalate expired CDD as needed
• Provide direct support to practitioners for AML-focused due diligence
• Respond to AML-related inquiries and escalate high-risk or sanctions issues promptly
• Develop working understanding of AML, sanctions, CTF, and ATEF legislation and apply it in a legal services context
• Collaborate with CNB and OGC to discharge responsibilities and maintain compliance records

Key requirements

• At least one year of AML/CDD/KYC experience or equivalent client research and analysis work
• Legal experience or experience in an international law firm is desirable
• Familiarity with Intapp and screening tools (experience with Xapien, World-Check or equivalent is advantageous)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Genuine interest in financial crime, risk, and compliance with commitment to develop expertise
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure
• Client service orientation
• AML, CDD, KYC processes
• Sanctions compliance
• Intapp and third-party compliance tools

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