AML & Sanctions Analyst

The Role

Working Pattern: The BAU provides a business-critical service which offers global coverage. Your regularly scheduled hours will be from 9:00 am CST to 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday. As a non­exempt employee, you will work this shift with a daily one-hour lunch break. Your hours may be variable and subject to change, however, based on department need and the current state of global staffing. Overtime will also be required as needed to meet firm expectations of department turnaround. This will be based on overall volume of work incoming to the department and whether a backlog has developed. Time off requests should be avoided in the month of April every year to the extent possible due to it being the last month of the firm's fiscal year.

Hours: 35 hours per week

The Role: You will primarily be responsible for ensuring the firm’s new clients are onboarded in compliance with Clyde & Co’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are based on the United Kingdom’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulations. These new clients are generated via the existing partnership’s day to day new business intake and via lateral hires and acquisitions. You will also be responsible for ongoing client monitoring and refreshing AML for existing clients as well as other risk management tasks as needed.

The Team: You will be part of the global BAU Team, providing global service with an emphasis on North America, reporting to the NA BAU Manager and NA BAU Head. The global BAU Team consists of Team Leaders; Managers and Senior Managers; regional and global Head; Analysts and Senior Analysts; Assistants; and Paralegals. The BAU provides numerous Conflicts & Compliance services and works very closely with the firm's Risk Department, including its Financial Crime team and General Counsel.

Responsibilities

Anti-Money Laundering

• Building CDD packs which organize and outline all research performed to identify and verify new clients to the firm by using online data providers and any other online resources as well as documentation provided directly by the client/engagement teams.
• Analyzing and establishing the corporate structure for entity clients, tracing up to the ultimate beneficial owner(s).
• Advising the relationship partners/case handlers on further details that are required from the client if all needed information is not otherwise available in the public domain and on any steps that need to be taken to mitigate the risks associated with the client.
• Attributing an overall risk rating to the client and escalating for sign-off where appropriate.
• Assisting in the on-going monitoring and need for updated due diligence for existing clients.
• Recording all AML documentation, communication, and risk rating in the Client Risk Assessment section of the client and matter inception software, with a clear synopsis of how the client rating has been attributed, stating any mitigating factors and follow up steps that need to be taken by the BAU or case handlers. Also maintaining Client Profiles accordingly, including re: next review dates.
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation and experience conducting CDD and AML checks on a variety of client types desirable.
• Relevant education, certification, training, or degree desirable.
• Experience using Intapp, Elite Enterprise, or similar management systems desirable.
• Strong MS Office skills needed.
• Must maintain meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Should have strong customer focus.
• Needs excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research acumen mandatory.
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness.
• Service orientated: Recognizing internal and external clients and the importance of service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a team and using own initiative, manage own workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adaptable to new systems, procedures, and requirements of role.
• Flexible approach: Willing to assist others in achieving team objectives.
• Confident dealing with senior management and ensuring service levels are adhered to. Well-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Confident and proactive approach.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Benefits

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual “wellbeing” day.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  
  

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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