AML Analyst – London Risk & Compliance

About the role

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an AML Analyst to join its London Risk and Compliance function on a permanent basis. The role involves supporting the firm’s AML processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess AML and wider financial crime risks associated with new client and matter requests.
• Conduct client due diligence and document client and matter risk assessments.
• Perform adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening, analyse findings and escalate concerns where required.
• Assist with Enhanced Due Diligence on high‑risk clients and matters, including further research and identification of potential financial crime concerns.
• Support ongoing client and matter monitoring activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Partners, Associates, Conflicts and Accounts teams.
• Maintain internal compliance registers, checklists, records and protocols.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation.
• Monitor regulatory developments across jurisdictions, including FATF black‑ and grey‑list updates.
• Support procedural changes following regulatory or policy updates and contribute to AML training material updates.
• Participate in ad‑hoc AML, CTF and wider compliance projects.

Required profile

• Previous AML experience within a law firm is essential.
• Strong understanding of AML, CTF and CPF requirements and wider financial crime risks within the legal sector.

What we offer

• Exposure to complex, cross‑border AML and financial crime matters.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.