AML Analyst

Department : Business Acceptance (AML Team)  Duration : 12 Month Fixed Term Contract   Reference number : 10678  The Role  12 Month Fixed Term Contract   To support the AML Operations Manager and the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance to implement the Firm-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions programme and undertake Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks on clients.   The role will involve assessing clients and their matters to ensure compliance with applicable AML legislation and to advise the Firm on financial crime and other risk issues.    Duties & Responsibilities  Undertaking and handling all types of Client Due diligence (CDD).  Review and assess the risks of all new clients and matters from AML, sanctions and reputational risks perspective.  Undertaking client and matter risk assessments.  Undertaking sanctions screening updates.  Assisting with the ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.  Advising on sanctions, professional ethical obligations, matter and billing structure, engagement terms and inter-office working arrangements.  Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML and sanctions issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing.  Managing all stages of the matter opening process and escalate any issues as necessary.  Assists with the firm's internal audit processes.  Dealing with basic data protection queries relevant to AML.  Assisting with AML and Sanctions training to the Firm.  Reviewing and updating Dentons' internal compliance policies and procedures.  Assisting with projects and ad hoc assignments as required.  The above list is not exhaustive as the team and the firm continue to evolve and develop with the changing domestic and international legal landscapes and as we identify new ways of improving our service to the firm.  More important than any particular skill, we are looking for dynamic and flexible team players with highly developed critical thinking who can assess legal and commercial risks presented to the firm and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies.  Experience, Skills & Knowledge  Technical Skills Relevant University Degree.  1-2 years legal or compliance experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment. Other experience which demonstrates the necessary critical thinking and risk assessment will be considered.  Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential.  A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) client care, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, anti-bribery and corruption, money laundering, sanctions.  Able to assemble research and produce clear, accurate findings.  Can analyse issues and draw/express conclusions succinctly.  Able to use internal precedents and draft emails in…