Senior AML Analyst - Global Law Firm - Central London - 3 days WFH

Senior AML Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior AML Analyst to join the London office of one of our global law firm clients. In this role, you will work alongside a hardworking and fun team and will handle all aspects of AML enquiries during the matter opening from start to finish, as well as conducting research and analysis resolving straightforward cases and escalating complex ones as necessary.

• Salary to £60,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH
• Fantastic employee benefits including holiday flex, annual wellbeing fund, and more!

Senior AML Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Firm’s AML policies and procedures are being appropriately implemented to a high standard.
• Act as a point of escalation for junior members of the AML Team, offering training support and guidance.
• Work confidently with the business at all levels, providing expert AML advice during the matter opening process.
• Conduct in-depth AML checks identifying risk issues relevant to the client and matter, mitigating potential risks when possible and escalating any issues as required.
• Collect and evaluate due diligence information from both new and existing clients, in line with the Firm’s AML policies, processes and relevant AML regulations and guidelines.
• Assisting in opening and maintaining client and matter files.
• Assist the management team in providing feedback on performance against team targets and KPI’s.

Senior AML Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a senior role handling complex AML and financial crime related queries within a law firm.
• Robust experience in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues is essential.
• Proficient in identifying client due diligence requirements for both corporate and individual clients.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Risk and Compliance.