Anti- Laundering Analyst

Eden Scott is delighted to be partnering with a well-established Legal organisation to recruit an AML Analyst to join their Financial Crime team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AML professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance through robust customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and financial crime risk assessments.

Our client is particularly interested in individuals with strong experience in corporate AML
, including exposure to international corporate structures
, and a solid understanding of Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF) reviews.

• Conduct AML, KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for new and existing clients.
• Complete Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations for higher-risk customers and complex cases.
• Review and assess Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Analyse complex corporate structures, beneficial ownership arrangements and international entities.
• Identify, investigate and expand potential financial crime risks where appropriate.
• Support corporate onboarding activities, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate and compliant.
• Undertake periodic client reviews and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all due diligence activities are documented appropriately.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on AML and financial crime-related matters.
• Keep abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience within an AML, KYC, Financial Crime or Compliance function.
• Strong corporate AML experience, including working with complex ownership structures and legal entities.
• Exposure to international corporate clients and a sound understanding of the associated risks.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing and assessing Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information.
• A strong understanding of AML regulations, financial crime controls and risk-based approaches.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Our client is particularly keen to speak with experienced AML professionals who can demonstrate a strong background in corporate onboarding, including international corporate clients, alongside in-depth Source of Wealth and Source of Funds knowledge.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation.
• Exposure to complex and varied AML and financial crime cases.
• Supportive team environment with excellent career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working and flexible benefits package.