AML & Conflict Analyst

at  Gateley

THE PERSON

The role is suitable for those with experience of working in a law firm/ Risk & Compliance environment. Experience of working in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to analyse documents and other information, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and also independently.
• Good prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confidence – You may need to have difficult conversations with stakeholders within the business.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements would be helpful but not essential.

This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND WELL BEING

Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley’s culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.
We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone’s potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.
We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join our growing Professional Regulation and Standards function as we look to recruit AML & Conflicts Analyst to be based in our Birmingham office. The successful individual will have responsibility (under supervision) for undertaking KYC and conflict checks as part of the client onboarding process, as well as advising on other AML matters such as source of funds and effective risk assessments.

• Collecting and reviewing KYC documents for clients with various risk profiles.
• Carrying out in depth research in respect of clients, making use of Companies House and corporate databases.
• Conducting and reviewing sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks.
• Collecting and reviewing source of wealth and source of funds documents and providing matter managers with further advice.
• Requesting further information from the business and communicating decisions in a clear and concise manner.
• Reviewing risk assessments on IntApp.
• Conducting conflict checks on IntApp and analysing results.
• Drafting KYC and conflicts summary analysis that provides direction to the business using the results from the research and checks.