Compliance Analyst (Asia & ME)

Overview of role

Location: London (hybrid) 

Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

An opportunity has arisen for a UK based Compliance Analyst to support the Asia and Middle East region. The Compliance team's work is principally focused on anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing and sanctions risk, though the scope of work is likely to expand to encompass regulatory risk and conflicts. 

The role will require knowledge of the applicable regulatory regimes covered by the global team, and may be required to support the other offices as required.  Full training will be provided but the successful applicant will be expected to supplement this with independent reading of the regulations and remain up to date on regulatory changes.

The candidate would be working an alternative shift pattern (8:00 – 4:30) in order to service our offices in Asia and the Middle East.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• As part of the new client/matter opening process, responsible for (a) analysing new clients and matters to assess AML/CTF risks and determine applicable Client Due Diligence ("CDD") requirements, (b) collecting and reviewing relevant CDD materials, and (c) approving (where appropriate) new client/matters which have satisfied applicable requirements, or otherwise escalating cases to the Senior Business Acceptance Manager as necessary;

• Provide practical and prompt advice and assistance to fee-earners and other professional staff in relation to applicable AML/CTF (including CDD) obligations;

• Conduct screening to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions issues and other regulatory and reputational risks;

• Conduct and review risk assessments to ensure that the appropriate risk rating is assigned to new clients and matters and that proper escalation to senior management is triggered in high risk scenarios; 

• Assist with the preparation of training materials and deliver training for compliance team members and for employees across the Americas region;

• Assist with preparations for regulatory inspections and submissions;

• Provide assistance with on-going monitoring procedures, including testing of reliance on third parties and other risk and compliance audits as necessary;

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure that the firm's AML/CTF obligations are met;

• Assist the Senior Business Acceptance Manager with local, regional and global compliance projects as required;

• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the role, including the performance of duties outside working hours when required and work in a flexible manner.

Education, Skills & Experience

Graduate with experience in an international function with a focus on AML and other financial crime, preferably in a law firm environment.

No recruitment agencies please. 

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