Full-Time AML Analyst

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, committed to innovative legal solutions. With offices worldwide, Dentons Business Services EMEA supports the firm's European, Middle Eastern, and African operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients for AML, bribery, sanctions, and reputational risks.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments.
• Undertake CDD on third-party payers.
• Monitor existing clients and matters, refreshing CDD as needed, including high-risk clients.
• Perform sanction update screening for clients and matters.
• Monitor internal online monitoring tools.
• Manage all stages of the AML workflow and escalate issues to senior team members.
• Advise on matter opening processes, collaborating with other team members.
• Handle AML inbox queries.
• Assist with internal audit processes.
• Review and update internal compliance policies.
• Assist AML Operations Manager and Senior Financial Crime Lawyers with projects and assignments.

Requirements

• AML Analyst expertise in client due diligence (CDD), high-risk client management, PEPs, and Business Acceptance Committee processes.
• Knowledge of client care, sanctions monitoring, and AML risk assessment based on client jurisdiction and activities.
• Experience with client pre-approval and matter management, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Proficiency in compliance auditing and non-compliance reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Legal or compliance experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong research and information gathering skills, utilizing IT resources.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance rules (e.g., client care, conflicts, confidentiality, AML, sanctions).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise communication with partners and clients.
• Ability to use internal precedents and draft clear emails.
• Open-minded, flexible, and creative approach.

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