AML/KYC Compliance Analyst (NBI)

Overview

In this role you will perform risk‑based AML/KYC due diligence to support onboarding and matter processing for global clients. You will work within the New Business Intake team to assess and document client risk, conduct research across trusted sources, and escalate or confirm AML/sanctions concerns. You will collaborate with Partners, offices, and compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory and ethical standards are met. This position offers a chance to impact how the firm maintains robust compliance while enabling efficient client intake in a global law firm context. You will contribute to process improvements and training to raise AML awareness and consistency across the team.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive private health cover
• income protection
• life assurance
• employee assistance plan
• inclusive workplace culture
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day AML obligations and NBI support
• Review new client/matter requests in Intapp for KYC/CDD and risk
• Investigate PEPs, CRAs, adverse media, and sanctions; document rationale for decisions
• Verify due diligence information through additional research
• Conduct beneficial ownership investigations and ensure policy compliance
• Document research and analysis for regulators, auditors, and internal reviews
• Provide screening results and address CDD concerns with local offices
• Periodically update and monitor existing client profiles
• Perform enhanced due diligence on higher‑risk relationships
• Assist with AML training, policies, and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF and financial crime risks in legal services
• Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
• Team player capable of fast‑paced work and independent liaison with departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Intapp knowledge is an advantage

• analytical mindset
• attention to detail
• effective communicator
• AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes
• AML monitoring and sanctions screening
• Intapp knowledge (advantage)

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