AML Compliance Analyst

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a leading international law firm with offices across the world. It has a substantial European practice with particular emphasis on international arbitration and litigation, cross-border acquisitions, capital markets transactions, private equity funds, financings and restructurings. The London office has more than 120 lawyers, including 29 partners and 22 international counsel. Over two thirds of our lawyers are UK-qualified. Our London lawyers work closely with their colleagues in New York, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as with lawyers in our other offices. The London office has an overall count of around 260. 

The firm’s Office of General Counsel manages the firm’s global risk and compliance strategy, policies and procedures, including anti-money laundering compliance.

Preparing, maintaining and updating AML client due diligence records for clients globally.

Key tasks include:

• Researching and preparing client due diligence (CDD) packs for new clients of the firm globally, to include reputational, ethical and sanctions considerations.
• Working closely with other members of the AML team on preparing and updating CDD packs across the firm globally to ensure high standards and consistency.
• Liaising closely with colleagues in all the firm’s offices to provide a high level of professional service for internal clients.
• Assisting AML team members in preparing for internal and external AML audits.
• Providing general compliance support to AML team members.
• Assisting senior management with the training and development of other AML team members.
• Assisting senior team members in providing feedback on enhancements and improvements to the Firm's AML policies, processes and systems.
• Supporting senior management with the introduction and implementation of new software for processing and storing AML checks.
• Opportunity for travel.

• University degree, with a legal or business studies focus desirable.
• Strong communication, research and analytical skills.
• Experience handling complex AML and other financial crime-related queries, including researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a full workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with MS Office, client intake software and financial crime focused databases (e.g. World Check).
• Working knowledge and understanding of current AML regulations and applicable regulatory guidance in the UK.
• Professional, reliable and supportive team member.
• Experience of working in an international law firm or professional services environment.
• A genuine desire to develop a career in AML, including an appetite to learn and develop knowledge in other areas of risk and compliance.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.