Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

CompanyJameson Legal

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Occupation Type

Data analysts

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

AML Analyst

A Boutique City Law Firm is looking for an AML /Onboarding Analyst to join their Risk and Compliance team. Over the last 18 months, they have grown their Risk and Compliance team and are continuing to develop the firm's approach to risk and compliance. They are looking for someone who ideally has some experience working within a legal or professional services firm and has experience in an AML or onboarding, role. Salary circa £32,000, 3 days a week in their London office.

Responsibilities

Carry out client and matter onboarding in accordance with the firm’s Policies, Controls and Procedures (PCPs).
Conduct thorough Client Due Diligence (CDD) and complete relevant sections of client and matter risk assessments, applying a risk-based approach.
Identify higher-risk matters and ensure that Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures are applied appropriately.
Undertake screening checks, including conflicts, sanctions, PEPs and adverse media, and support ongoing monitoring activities.
Manage and respond to onboarding requests received through the shared inbox, escalating where appropriate.

Update and maintain relevant registers in accordance with the firm’s PCPs (for example, high-risk client registers).

Respond to AML and onboarding-related queries, escalating issues in line with internal procedures.

Build effective working relationships with partners, lawyers and business services teams, and engage professionally with clients and external parties where required.

Skills and experience

Experience in a risk and compliance, AML or onboarding role within a law firm or professional services environment is desirable but not essential.
Strong experience or demonstrable capability in conducting CDD/KYC, with particular attention to accuracy and detail.
Exposure to corporate entities and complex ownership structures would be advantageous.
Highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple onboarding matters simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.