🚀 Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

I’m partnering with a top-tier international law firm seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to join their London-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the firm’s wider General Counsel & Risk function, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Crime Analyst, you will support the firm’s financial crime compliance efforts through:

• Conducting AML and CDD checks and client risk assessments
• Screening for sanctions, PEPs, and other high-risk indicators
• Advising internal stakeholders on routine financial crime and CDD queries
• Ensuring timely completion of AML/CDD client identification checks
• Liaising with matter teams to obtain additional CDD documentation
• Performing initial client research using various tools to establish beneficial ownership
• Collaborating with New Business Intake teams to ensure a seamless process for fee earners and PAs

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree (2:1 or above preferred), or relevant qualification in KYC/Compliance
• Minimum 18 months’ experience in an AML/financial crime role within an international law firm
• Strong understanding of the financial crime regulatory landscape

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Values diverse perspectives and works effectively across teams
• Innovation: Brings fresh thinking and energy to problem-solving
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage stakeholders confidently