Conflicts & AML Analyst

A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint a Conflicts & AML Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team in London.

The successful candidate will ideally have a strong background in conflicts gained within a law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed conflicts searches and analysis for new and existing clients, matters and related parties.
• Review and assess potential conflicts, identifying and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Undertake research and analysis to determine whether potential conflicts can be cleared.
• Carry out AML and client due diligence checks, including CDD and EDD.
• Conduct PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening where required.
• Review client and matter information to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and internal requirements.
• Escalate higher-risk or complex matters to senior members of the Risk & Compliance team.
• Support the wider team with ongoing risk, compliance and business acceptance activities.
• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies and best practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong law firm conflicts experience gained within a legal environment.
• A good understanding of legal conflicts principles and conflicts clearance processes.
• Experience across AML, CDD, EDD, sanctions, PEP and/or client due diligence is desirable.
• Familiarity with Intapp Conflicts and Intake.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance professional looking to gain exposure to a broad range of complex conflicts and AML matters while working closely with experienced Risk & Compliance professionals and senior stakeholders.