Global AML Analyst

Dentons is currently recruiting for a Global AML Analyst to join their Global AML team. The role will support the Global Team in implementing the Firm's global anti-money laundering (AML) policies and procedures to manage AML, sanctions and reputational risks globally.  The role will involve work across a broad range of risk management and compliance issues with a particular focus on Client Due Diligence (CDD), high-risk clients as well as sanctions monitoring. This role will be for a fixed term six months contract with a possibility to extend (dependent on business need).

Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight

Responsibilities:

• Conducting Client Due Diligence on clients and matters and dealing with related queries
• Assessing the AML risks of new clients and matters, including advising on AML, sanctions and reputational risks
• Monitoring financial sanctions updates
• Conducting sanctions screening and analysing search results within the appropriate internal and external databases
• Maintaining a database of information about firm clients and related parties
• Review and ongoing monitoring of Firm's High-Risk Clients
• Advising on applicable AML and sanctions regulations, rules and policies
• Taking ownership of the matter opening processes relevant to the risk and compliance function
• Advising on inter-office working arrangements as relevant to the matter opening process
• Assisting with supporting the team in training on Firm's policies and procedures and system
• Assisting the Global AML and Sanctions Manager and Global Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance on projects and ad hoc assignments as required
• Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting on implementing matter opening workflows

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 1- 2 years relevant legal or compliance experience preferably acquired in an international law firm, although other professional services or financial services firms will be considered
• A high level of proficiency (written and spoken) in the English language is necessary. We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) anti-money laundering and sanctions
• Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential
• Able to assemble research and produce clear and accurate findings
• Experience with industry standard matter opening systems (e.g Intapp Open) is advantageous
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Behavourial Skills:

• Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
• Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with complex issues.
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Can demonstrate initiative and must be able to work independently.
• Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of operating in a multi-cultural environment.