Role purpose
To undertake AML processes such as Client Due Diligence (CDD), Risk Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting. This 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. You 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, reviewing and verifying 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, escalating 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, MLCO, and 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
About the candidate
Technical skills, qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor's degree required (2:1 or above preferred)
* Law degree / LPC preferred
* Strong understanding of AML/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 (min. 1 year)
* Strong analytical and research skills
* Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems
* Experience with AML monitoring and screening
* Ability to manage processes efficiently, with accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment
* Good planning, time management, and prioritization skills
* Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments
* Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other Productivity Tools (Intapp knowledge is an advantage)
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way.
In London you will be part of a 1,000 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive.
To Apply
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