AML Analyst

Department: Business Acceptance (AML Team)

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ireland

Duration: Permanent

Reports to: AML Operations Manager

Direct reports: None

Requsition no: 8629

The Role

To support the AML Operations Manager and the Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance to implement the Firm-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions programme and undertake Client Due Diligence (CDD) checks on clients.

The role will involve assessing clients and their matters to ensure compliance with applicable AML legislation and to advise the Firm on financial crime and other risk issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertaking and handling all types of Client Due diligence (CDD).
• Review and assess the risks of all new clients and matters from AML, sanctions and reputational risks perspective.
• Undertaking client and matter risk assessments.
• Undertaking sanctions screening updates.
• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.
• Advising on sanctions, professional ethical obligations, matter and billing structure, engagement terms and inter-office working arrangements.
• Providing a 'concierge' service to partners by liaising with clients directly on AML and sanctions issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing.
• Managing all stages of the matter opening process and escalate any issues as necessary.
• Assists with the firm's internal audit processes.
• Dealing with basic data protection queries relevant to AML.
• Assisting with AML and Sanctions training to the Firm.
• Reviewing and updating Dentons' internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Assisting with projects and ad hoc assignments as required.

The above list is not exhaustive as the team and the firm continue to evolve and develop with the changing domestic and international legal landscapes and as we identify new ways of improving our service to the firm.