AML Analyst

1w1 week ago

Goodwin

London, GB · Full-time · £30,000 – £40,000

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.

The AML Analysts work closely with the Senior AML Manager and Directors of non-US Risk & Compliance. You will be responsible for conducting client due diligence on new and existing clients to ensure the firm’s legal and regulatory obligations in the UK, Paris, Luxembourg and Hong Kong are complied with.

You will identify clients and obtain information to evidence their existence and ownership structures using sources like Mint Global, Companies House, and Capital IQ. This role involves liaising with partners, associates, and clients to obtain documentation, completing risk assessments, and escalating high-risk clients to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate (or equivalent) to begin a career in the compliance sector, working in a dynamic, global environment surrounded by forward-thinking peers. Goodwin was recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

Requirements

Law graduate (or equivalent) qualification
Strong understanding of client due diligence processes
Ability to use information sources such as Mint Global, Companies House, Capital IQ, and Lexis/Nexis Corporate Affiliations
Excellent research and analytical skills
Attention to detail and ability to identify potential risks
Ability to liaise effectively with partners, associates, and clients
Familiarity with AML regulations in the UK, Paris, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conducting client due diligence on new and existing clients of the firm
Identifying clients and obtaining information to evidence their existence and ownership structures using information sources such as Mint Global, Companies House, Capital IQ, Lexis/Nexis Corporate Affiliations, and the internet
Liaising with partners and associates, and also with clients, to obtain information and documentation not available from public information sources
Completing risk assessments for both clients and matters
Identifying high risk clients and escalating any issues to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer in the relevant office(s)
Liaising with the Conflicts team to ensure that all new client/matter opening requirements are completed
Advising on ongoing monitoring of clients/matters in accordance with legal/regulatory requirements
Dealing with ad hoc AML queries and assisting with projects relating to the firm’s adherence to its legal and regulatory obligations outside the US

Benefits

Opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment
Work alongside forward-thinking peers and collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds
Engage in cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration as part of a global operations team
Be part of a firm recognised as 'Best Business Team' by The American Lawyer
Work with cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation, regulatory compliance, and complex transactions