Remote Global AML Analyst

Summary

Join Dentons as a Global AML Analyst to support the implementation of global anti-money laundering policies and procedures, managing risks globally. The role involves work across risk management and compliance issues with a focus on Client Due Diligence, high-risk clients, and sanctions monitoring.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 1- 2 years relevant legal or compliance experience preferably acquired in an international law firm, although other professional services or financial services firms will be considered
• A high level of proficiency (written and spoken) in the English language is necessary
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) anti-money laundering and sanctions
• Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential
• Able to assemble research and produce clear and accurate findings
• Experience with industry standard matter opening systems (e.g Intapp Open) is advantageous
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Conducting Client Due Diligence on clients and matters and dealing with related queries
• Assessing the AML risks of new clients and matters, including advising on AML, sanctions and reputational risks
• Monitoring financial sanctions updates
• Conducting sanctions screening and analysing search results within the appropriate internal and external databases
• Maintaining a database of information about firm clients and related parties
• Review and ongoing monitoring of Firm's High-Risk Clients
• Advising on applicable AML and sanctions regulations, rules and policies
• Taking ownership of the matter opening processes relevant to the risk and compliance function
• Advising on inter-office working arrangements as relevant to the matter opening process
• Assisting with supporting the team in training on Firm's policies and procedures and system
• Assisting the Global AML and Sanctions Manager and Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance on projects and ad hoc assignments as required
• Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures