Senior AML Analyst

The Department

Risk and Compliance work in collaboration with the business to ensure best practice across the Firm, effectively managing all aspects of the regulation surrounding the efficient running of the Firm. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail who prides themselves on providing an excellent service.

The role will involve working with key internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, so managing your time and the expectations of others is paramount. You will be joining a hardworking and fun team, who work together to provide a high level of service to the Firm and its clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• The main responsibilities of this position involve handling all aspects of AML enquiries during the matter opening from start to finish. This will require conducting research and analysis, resolving straightforward cases and escalating complex ones as necessary. You will also be expected to guide junior members of the team and act as a role model in supporting their development. Additionally, you will be expected to lend your support to the MLRO Team on various projects as needed.
  
  

AML

• Work with the wider team in ensuring that the Firm's AML policies and procedures are being appropriately implemented to a high standard.
• Act as a point of escalation for junior members of the AML Team, offering training support and guidance.
• Supervise a small number of analysts, supporting their daily work and professional development.
• Work confidently with the business at all levels, providing expert AML advice during the matter opening process.
• Conduct in-depth AML checks identifying risk issues relevant to the client and matter, mitigating potential risks when possible and escalating any issues as required.
• Conduct thorough research utilising a range of databases, company registries, risk screening software and public sources.
• Maintain accurate records of all research and analysis conducted.
• Collect and evaluate due diligence information from both new and existing clients, in line with the Firm's AML policies, processes and relevant AML regulations and guidelines.
• Where necessary, conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks, taking into account the associated risks to determine the extent of the checks required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations, best practices and guidance.
  
  

Administration

• Ensure that all records are filed and maintained to a high standard.
• Assisting in opening and maintaining client and matter files.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Assist the management team with the delegation of tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist the management team in providing feedback on performance against team targets and KPI's
• Liaising with fee earners and staff in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
• Regularly, frequently and accurately maintaining and update correspondence and other filing.
• Maintaining confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues and others on a need to know basis who are themselves bound by an obligation of confidentiality.
• Liaising with other departments where required.
  
  

General

• To work to tight deadlines with a flexible attitude to working overtime on the few occasions when an urgent matter may require it.
• To maintain strict confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues and others on a need to know basis (who are themselves bound by an obligation of confidentiality).
• To be a positive role model to the R&C junior team members and help support them through induction and business change.
• To provide ad-hoc out of hours support (including weekends) to Partners and Lawyers on emergency matters relating to AML (this responsibility will be shared amongst the team).
  
  

Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior role handling complex AML and financial crime related queries within a legal environment.
• Robust experience in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues is essential.
• Degree-educated, with a preference for candidates holding the GDL and/or LPC.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Risk and Compliance.
• Proficient in identifying client due diligence requirements for both corporate and individual clients.
• Keen to expand knowledge in various risk and compliance areas.
• Strong background in researching, analysing, and resolving conflicts of interest.
• Significant experience in managing complex AML and financial crime-related enquiries.
• Proven ability in addressing AML and financial crime issues with tailored solutions.
• High proficiency with Intapp and financial crime databases such as World Check.
• Familiarity with UK Money Laundering Regulations and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Knowledge and experience in other compliance processes.
• Motivated to grow professionally in Risk and Compliance, with a readiness to broaden knowledge in the field.
• Dynamic, driven, and capable of working independently with discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload working independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
  
  

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About

About Mishcon de Reya Group

The Mishcon de Reya Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.

Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE. The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution.

The Mishcon de Reya Group includes consultancy businesses MDR Discover , MDR Mayfair (in London, Singapore and Dubai), MDR ONE , and MDRi (in Hong Kong). The Group also includes MDR Lab , which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.

In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.