AML & Compliance Analyst

Our client is a leading law firm who are looking for an AML & Compliance Analyst to join their team. The selected candidate will work with a team of lawyers and advisors in the Shipping group and compliance team.

What you'll be doing

• Perform comprehensive CDD on new and existing clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify beneficial owners, verify corporate structures, and assess the purpose and nature of each business relationship, applying EDD for higher-risk cases.
• Record all findings clearly in compliance systems, while identifying and addressing any gaps, inconsistencies, or anomalies.
• Monitor client activity through ongoing and event-driven reviews, identifying unusual behaviour and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, analyse matches, and perform additional research (e.g., OSINT) when required.
• Prepare clear, structured reports and maintain thorough documentation, ensuring a complete audit trail of decisions and rationale.

Preference is given to candidates with the following education background

- ICA Certificate/Diploma in AML, Governance, Risk & Compliance

- ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

- CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment or Risk in Financial Services

- STEP Certificate / Diploma (for trust & corporate services)

Requirements

• 3+ years of local experience in a similar role
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• AML & Compliance qualifications are a must here
• Preference is given to candidates coming from a CSP

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Banking and Finance , Criminology or a related field

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Hybrid