AML Analyst
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Job Summary
AML Analyst Edinburgh (Professional Services Firm)
Full-Time Office-Based / Hybrid Depending on Client Policy
About the Employer
Our client is a highly regarded professional services firm seeking to appoint an AML Analyst to join their risk and compliance function in Edinburgh. This role sits within a wellstructured compliance team and plays a key part in ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations while supporting colleagues across multiple practice areas.
The successful candidate will work closely with feeearners support staff and internal risk specialists to uphold high standards of antimoneylaundering (AML) compliance client duediligence (CDD) processes and internal controls.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in regulatory compliance. The AML Analyst will support the firms ongoing obligations under AML regulations help maintain robust clientduediligence procedures and contribute to the development of internal AML frameworks.
The role involves reviewing documentation monitoring incoming funds liaising closely with legal and finance teams and escalating concerns where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Ensure ongoing compliance with AML regulations and internal policies
- Monitor funds received into the firms client account and assess legitimacy
- Report unusual or suspicious activity to the MLRO
- Support client and matter setup processes within the firms practice management system
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the line manager
Specific Accountabilities
- Review CDD forms and supporting documentation submitted by feeearners
- Challenge incomplete or unclear CDD information and follow up with relevant colleagues
- Process and respond to CDD submissions emails and correspondence in a timely manner
- Identify clients lacking appropriate CDD and coordinate with teams to obtain required documentation
- Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on AML and CDD requirements
- Conduct ID verification and screening checks (sanctions PEPs adverse media) using electronic tools
- Review incoming funds into client accounts and confirm acceptable source of funds in line with internal policies
- Prepare and review AML risk assessments for clients and matters
- Assist with developing and updating AML policies procedures and internal controls
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical processdriven approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customerservice mindset when supporting internal stakeholders
- Competent user of Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to take ownership of decisions and responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience working in a law firm commercial organisation banking or financial services environment
- Previous experience in AML compliance or risk management
- Handson operational AML experience (e.g. CDD screening sourceoffunds checks)
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package (details provided during shortlist stage)
- Opportunity to develop AML and compliance expertise within a respected professional services environment
- Hybrid working available depending on business needs
- Supportive and collaborative compliance team
Required Skills:
AMLCDD
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
