AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Specialist at Dentons

Description

Dentons is currently recruiting for a 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 and sanctions monitoring.

The Firm

Dentons is a global law firm distinguished by its commitment to delivering quality and value to its clients. As the world's largest law firm, Dentons boasts a team of top-tier talent spread across more countries than any other. Our polycentric and client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions and grounded expertise, wherever clients do business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting Customer 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 analyzing 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.
• Assisting with providing training on Firm's policies and procedures and system.
• Assisting the Global Business Acceptance Manager and Global Head of AML and Sanctions on projects and ad hoc assignments as required.
• Reviewing and adhering to Dentons’ internal compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

The Person:

• Relevant legal or compliance experience preferably acquired in an international law firm, although other professional services or financial services firms will be considered. We also welcome applications from those that want to pursue a career in risk and compliance that may not have direct legal or compliance experience.
• A high level of proficiency (written and spoken) in the English language is necessary.
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions.
• Experience with industry standard matter opening systems (e.g Intapp Open).
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 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 organized 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of operating in a multi-cultural environment.

Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.