Senior AML Analyst

Hugely successful US Law Firm is seeking a Senior AML Analyst to join them on a permanent basis to play a pivotal role expanding their compliance offering in the London office:

• To £75,000
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office / 1 day remote)
• Unrivalled employee benefits including an onsite cafeteria with complimentary refreshments and meals

The Senior AML Analyst will take ownership of all AML processes such as Client Due Diligence (CDD), analysis, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Key responsibilities for the Senior AML Analyst:

• Review and assess the AML and other financial crime risks associated with complex new client and matter requests and provide advice and guidance to legal and other business support teams;
• Conduct due diligence on complex client and matters;
• Document client and matter risk assessments in complex cases in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the firm’s policies;
• Perform adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watchlists screening on various parties, utilising a number of trusted industry sources, analysing findings and escalating as required;
• Identify high-risk clients/matters and perform enhanced due diligence, conducting further investigations where necessary;
• Work closely with the AML Team Leader on escalations of cases with potential financial crime concerns for internal review by the firm’s MLRO;
• Lead with client and matter ongoing monitoring activities;
• Act as an initial point of escalation and provide guidance and oversight to new and/or junior members of the AML team
• Assist with training as required;
• Develop solid relationships with key internal stakeholders, including partners, associates, and other business services teams (e.g., Conflicts, Accounts);
• Exercise professional judgment to answer questions and independently resolve problems relating to client due diligence, onboarding matters and other AML related matters in accordance with the firm’s policies, controls and procedures;
• Provide support and take the lead as required in developing, implementing and overseeing effective AML/CTF strategies, controls and procedures;
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes in the jurisdictions within which the firm operates as well as of any relevant industry best practices and guidelines;
• Assist with policy and procedure changes following regulatory updates;
• Assist with audit preparations;

Key requirements for the Senior AML Analyst:

• Relevant AML experience (preferably in an international law firm)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong of all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional analytical and research skills