Financial Crime Analyst 12 Month FTC - Leading Global Law Firm

This role will be responsible for key AML tasks such as client due diligence, risk assessments, monitoring and reporting to support in ensuring the firm meet its financial crime regulatory obligations.

Client Details

Leading International Law Firm.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct client onboarding reviews, including risk assessments and screening for sanctions, PEPs and other high-risk indicators.
• Help manage and prioritise the firm's new business workflow and delegation of incoming requests.
• Handle AML/CDD enquiries promptly and coordinate with matter teams to collect any required information.
• Perform initial client research, including analysing structure charts to verify beneficial ownership, and collaborate with other intake teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Proven experience in KYC, compliance, or financial crime, within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Solid understanding of financial crime regulations and a willingness to deepen expertise.
• Strong analytical and research skills, able to handle multiple priorities independently while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communicator with the resilience to perform effectively under pressure.
• An interest in AI and emerging technologies would be beneficial.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Up to c.£40,000 per annum.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunities to gain valuable experience.
• Hybrid working from London office.