Senior Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Due to the growth of the firm and an ever changing regulatory environment, we are looking for a pro‑active, customer service focussed individual, with a keen eye for detail, to join our Financial Crime & Sanctions (FCS) Team. As a Senior Analyst in the FCS team, you will ensure that the Firm complies with its regulatory obligations by managing and mitigating risk, applying a risk‑based approach where appropriate and providing support to junior members of the team.

You will play an important role in implementing, embedding and monitoring compliance, including but not limited to, creating and maintaining all client due diligence (CDD)/anti‑money laundering (AML) records, in accordance with relevant global laws and regulations.

The Onboarding team forms part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Directorate and is based across the Firm's Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dubai offices. The team delivers high quality advice/guidance to the Firm across all aspects of client file opening, anti‑money laundering CDD checks, risk assessments and associated risk relevant work, providing support to the Firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs), Deputies and OGC team with high risk / reputational issues and the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

With a track record of success for providing internal progression, this role offers the opportunity to continuously learn, adapt, and explore various areas of Risk and Compliance, in a stimulating environment fostering individual growth and development.

Responsibilities include:

• Employing a working understanding of the AML regulations in relation to the Firm's operational jurisdictions under the supervision of the FCS Team Leaders, Manager and the OGC Team.
• Conducting AML/CDD of varying levels of complexity across a range of sectors, practices, and jurisdictions on all new and appropriate existing client instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigative research using internal databases, third party information providers and publicly available information to gather AML/CDD information and documentation.
• Identifying and analysing a broad range of high‑risk factors including Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) involvement, state ownership, complex structures, high risk jurisdictions (including EU high‑risk third countries), sanctions information, intelligence and other reporting systems.
• Advising partners and associates on specific CDD/AML requirements, client of record, best practice, and other related AML queries.
• Coaching and mentoring of the FCS Analysts, supporting the FCS Team Leaders and Manager in developing the team's knowledge on AML/CDD requirement and other relevant regulations.
• Management of workflow across the team, ensuring work is prioritised and the team meets its 24‑hour Service Level Agreement (SLAs).
• Conducting audits of CDD Forms and internal data management systems, recording findings and provide feedback to ensure work is completed to standard and internal SLAs are maintained.
• Analysing relevant sanctions notifications, investigating, and escalating potential legal and reputational issues to the FCS Team Leaders, Manager and OGC Team.
• Supporting the FCS Team Leaders and Manager in managing tasks, projects and other compliance related work as required, including drafting and updating BAU procedures and guidance in accordance with regulatory changes and Firm policy.
• Compiling Management Information ('MI') statistics for stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in a comparable role within a legal environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant areas of law and regulations across the Firm's global operations with an ability to interpret and apply international AML regulations.
• The ability to conduct extensive research, diligently reviewing AML/supporting documentation and critically analyse complex information, identifying key issues.
• A proven track record of making informed decisions based on sound judgement, applying a risk‑based approach, under the guidance of the FCS Team…