Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Specialist
Permanent
Full-Time
Leading US firm is hiring a Junior AML Compliance Analyst on a permanent basis; this is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of General Counsel of a premier law firm.
• £45,000 experience dependent
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• 9:30am – 5:30pm
Junior AML Compliance Analyst Key Responsibilities:
• Researching and preparing client due diligence (CDD) packs for new clients of the firm globally, to include reputational, ethical and sanctions considerations.
• Liaising with colleagues in all the firm’s offices to provide an excellent level of professional service for internal clients.
• Assisting AML team leadership in preparing for internal and regulator-led AML audits.
• Providing general compliance support to members of the Office of General Counsel.
• Assisting senior team members in providing feedback on enhancements and improvements to the Firm’s AML policies, processes, and systems.
• Supporting senior management with the introduction and implementation of new software for processing and storing AML checks.
Junior AML Compliance Analyst Key Skills & Requirements:
• University degree preferred, with a legal or business studies focus desirable.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience handling AML or other financial crime-related issues.
• Familiarity with MS Office, client intake software and financial crime focused databases (e.g. World Check) is an advantage