AML Analyst

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Established in 1884, the firm has more than 1,000 lawyers and is headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. The firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

• Review and assess AML and other financial crime risks associated with new client and matter requests;
• Conduct client due diligence;
• Document client and matter risk assessments in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures;
• Perform adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watch‑lists screening on various parties, utilising trusted industry sources, analysing findings and escalating as required;
• Assist with EDD on high‑risk clients/matters, conducting further research, identifying and escalating cases with financial crime concerns where necessary;
• Assist with client and matter ongoing monitoring activities;
• Effectively communicate with key internal stakeholders, including partners, associates and other business services teams (e.g., Conflicts and Accounts);
• Assist with record‑keeping and maintenance of internal compliance registers, checklists and protocols as required;
• Assist with audit preparation;
• Provide support with ad hoc administrative tasks (e.g., data collation);
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the jurisdictions within which the firm operates (e.g., FATF black and grey lists);
• Assist with procedural changes following policy or regulatory updates;
• Assist with research and updating training materials as and when required;
• Assist with ad hoc AML/CTF and wider compliance projects as and when required.

• Bachelor’s degree required (2:1 or above preferred);
• Law degree preferred;
• Recognised AML/Compliance qualification desirable but not essential;
• AML experience essential within an international law firm;
• Understanding of AML/CTF/CPF requirements and industry standards as well as wider financial crime risks in the legal sector;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Experience of AML and client due diligence processes and systems;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to act autonomously with minimal supervision;
• Team player; sound judgment; able to work in a fast‑paced environment;
• Good planning, time‑management and prioritisation skills;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Salary and benefits:
Competitive. Hybrid work model:
Monday‑Thursday in office; work from home on Fridays.

Equal Opportunities

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance.