Anti- Laundering; AML Analyst

Wiggin is a medium-sized UK law firm specialising in media, entertainment, technology and intellectual property work. We have around 250 people working mainly in offices in Cheltenham and London.

This role supports the compliance team in meeting Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations and internal policies by leading timely client AML processes, performing Client Due Diligence (CDD) across varied clients, compiling in-depth risk assessments, and supporting ongoing monitoring, refreshes, and enhanced screening. You will be expected to work autonomously while collaborating with partners, fee earners and the compliance team to resolve complex queries and keep AML files complete and up to date.

The role includes but is not restricted to, the following duties:

• Timely completion of AML processes for all Firm clients
• Undertaking CDD and liaising with partners, fee earners and PAs to ensure that outstanding information is requested
• Carry out CDD, source of funds and source of wealth checks on a variety of clients including high risk offshore entities based in the Betting and Gaming sector
• Compiling relevant information into final AML pack which should include in-depth risk assessments
• Performing follow ups on outstanding AML files, ongoing monitoring on completed AML files and CDD refreshes
• Conducting enhanced screening checks including PEPs, sanctions and negative press checks and escalating results accordingly
• Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager, Director of Risk & Compliance and MLRO in the review of the AML CDD process and implementation of new and more efficient processes and procedures
• Assisting and training junior members of the team on AML/CDD processes
• You will be expected to respond to complex queries providing support and guidance to resolve such issues with limited support

• Strong knowledge of relevant AML legislation and guidance
• Experience of performing CDD checks on different types of entities and individuals. Experience carrying out source of funds and source of wealth checks would be beneficial
• Proven experience in CDD/AML
• ICA qualification in Compliance or Anti-Money Laundering (or equivalent) desirable
• Proven experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using Intapp Intake (Open) would be beneficial
• A high standard of oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to short deadlines
• Strong research skills, including via internet, databases and other sources
• Excellent attention to detail and a demand for high standards
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• A highly organised, methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy

Our culture is unique among law firms - both in what we expect from our people and the way we create value in the industries we serve. We empower our people, expect commitment and excellence, and celebrate when we achieve it.

Our values are at the heart of everything that we do and define Wiggin as a workplace: being visionary, authentic, unified, responsible and excellent across-the-board.

There isn't a typical Wiggin person. We aim to build teams that are diverse in thought, perspective and experience to provide a more rounded service to our internal and external clients.

We operate a discretionary hybrid working model allowing 2 days per week working from home. We offer an attractive remuneration package including 25 days holiday (plus birthdays off), private medical insurance, permanent health insurance and more from your first day of employment. Our centrally based Cheltenham office has an onsite restaurant, good links to train and bus services and we also provide free (non-contractual) parking.

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Full-time

Legal

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