Baker McKenzie

The Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") Analyst will undertake Anti-Money Laundering processes, such as Client Due Diligence (CDD), Risk Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting. The role requires risk-based analysis, decision-making, and proactive collection and validation of information needed to support timely client onboarding and matter processing in line with regulatory requirements. The role-holder will be responsible for client onboarding and matter processing, conducting periodic reviews, and assisting Management with other AML/Compliance activities as required. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Review and assess the AML and reputational risk associated with a new client and matter requests
• Interact with Partners and Fee Earners to collect mandatory documentation required to complete CDD successfully, review and verify documentation received
• Perform client due diligence and screening for PEPs, Sanctions, Adverse Media, etc., utilizing several trusted industry sources
• Disposition screening alerts determining true or false matches, escalate if required
• Thoroughly document research and analysis completed on clients and/or matters in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders e.g. Regulators, Audit, and AML Compliance managers
• Perform and review client and matter risk assessments and make risk-based decisions based on the analysis undertaken
• Complete appropriate research to obtain a good understanding of a client’s business and related parties to monitor the client’s activities for unusual transactions
• Provide AML advice and support to internal stakeholders: Partners, Fee Earners, and PAs
• Perform investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding clients and/or matters and escalate findings clearly and concisely for internal review by the AML Compliance Manager, Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders: Partners, Fee Earners, PAs, Matter Management, New Business Intake, AML Compliance Manager, MLCO, and MLRO
• Act as a point of contact for the Firm's central New Business Intake team and other internal teams to resolve challenges with matter opening timely and efficiently
• Periodically evaluate existing clients working with Partners and Fee Earners to keep CDD and risk assessments on client files up to date
• Assist with any other AML Compliance-related matters or projects as identified and assigned by the AML Compliance Manager

Skills and experience:

• A bachelor's degree is required (2:1 or above preferred)
• Law degree / LPC preferred 
• Strong understanding of AML/ Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the legal industry 
• Relevant AML experience, preferably in an international law firm 
• Strong analytical and research skills 
• Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening 
• Able to manage processes efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail
• A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment
• Good planning, time management, and prioritization skills
• Able to work independently and to liaise with other departments 
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other Productivity Tools (Intapp knowledge is an advantage)

Reports to: AML Compliance Manager

Position Type: In Market

Development framework: Business Support

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.