Legal AML Monitoring Analyst

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a leading global firm based in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. With a presence in over 40 countries and more than 50 offices worldwide, this is a truly international organisation.

As a result of continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an AML Analyst on a 24-month fixed‑term contract. They are ideally looking for someone who has experience in Law and Risk and Compliance.

In this key role, you will work within our Ongoing Monitoring Team, which is responsible for the administration of the ongoing monitoring of our client database. The primary focus of this team is to ensure client due diligence held on file is up to date, accurate and meets our Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing responsibilities.

• Assessing the risk profile of existing clients and whether there have been any changes.
• Liaising with Partners on client due diligence issues.
• Running company searches and press searches.
• Supporting the Deputy Money Laundering Officer on the administration of general anti‑money laundering issues and client due diligence matters.
• Assisting members of the AML team with research projects and day‑to‑day compliance with AML regulatory matters as they arise.

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance and have worked in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the EU's 5th Money Laundering Directive.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse, research and make informed decisions.
• A solution‑driven approach with the ability to take a practical, common‑sense approach to resolve issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management skills to prioritise workloads, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Desire to work in a team but also be self‑motivated.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Enthusiastic, positive and committed team member.

• Working from home a few days per week.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 50% towards your gym membership.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Loyalty awards.

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Lewis

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.