AML Analyst

1w1 week ago

Goodwin

London, GB · Full-time · £40,000 – £55,000

About this role

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries. Collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds, fostering cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration.

AML Analysts conduct client due diligence on new and existing clients to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations in the UK (London and Cambridge), Paris, Luxembourg and Hong Kong. Work closely with the Senior AML Manager, Directors of non-US Risk & Compliance, Money Laundering Reporting Officers, and Conflicts teams. Identify potential risks to the firm and escalate as appropriate.

Liaise with partners, associates, clients, MLROs in London, Paris and Hong Kong, and Conflicts teams in London and Boston. Handle ad hoc AML queries and assist with projects relating to the firm’s adherence to legal and regulatory obligations outside the US. Partner with attorneys and clients to deliver solutions in litigation, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate (or equivalent) to begin a career in the compliance sector. Grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment surrounded by forward-thinking peers. The team’s commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition has been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

Requirements

Law graduate or equivalent
Ability to conduct client due diligence using public sources like Companies House, Capital IQ, Lexis/Nexis
Knowledge of UK AML regulations and obligations in Paris, Luxembourg, Hong Kong
Skills in identifying and assessing client and matter risks
Experience liaising with legal professionals, MLROs, and conflicts teams
Analytical ability to research ownership structures and high-risk indicators

Responsibilities

Conduct client due diligence by identifying clients and obtaining information to evidence existence and ownership structures using Mint Global, Companies House, Capital IQ, Lexis/Nexis Corporate Affiliations and the internet
Liaise with partners, associates, and clients to obtain information and documentation not available from public sources
Complete risk assessments for both clients and matters
Identify high risk clients and escalate issues to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer in relevant office(s)
Liaise with the Conflicts team to ensure all new client/matter opening requirements are completed
Advise on ongoing monitoring of clients/matters in accordance with legal/regulatory requirements
Handle ad hoc AML queries and assist with projects on regulatory adherence outside the US

Benefits

Part of the Global Operations Team recognised as “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer
Cross-functional collaboration with varied backgrounds and experiences
Dynamic global environment with offices in London, Paris, Luxembourg, Hong Kong