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AML & Compliance Assistant - Elite US Law Firm
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AML & Compliance Assistant
An elite US law firm is seeking an AML & Compliance Assistant to join its London Risk & Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around one year’s law firm experience in AML/compliance who is ready to broaden their experience and take the next step in their career.
Why Apply?
- Broaden your experience – gain greater exposure across AML, compliance and financial crime matters.
- Take the next step – ideal for someone with around one year’s law firm AML or compliance experience looking to progress.
- Learn and develop – join an experienced Risk & Compliance team within an elite US law firm offering excellent international exposure.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with client due diligence and AML checks.
- Conduct compliance screening and escalate potential issues.
- Support ongoing monitoring and maintain accurate compliance records.
- Provide day-to-day AML and compliance support to lawyers and colleagues.
- Assist with wider compliance activities and team projects.
About You
This role would suit someone with around one year’s experience within a law firm, with practical exposure to AML, compliance, CDD or client onboarding. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of basic AML and compliance processes, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in developing a career within legal risk and compliance.
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Strong communication, research, and organizational skills are important, while familiarity with legal compliance and screening systems would be advantageous.
For someone at the early stages of their compliance career, this is an excellent opportunity to gain wider experience and continue developing within the Risk & Compliance function of an elite US law firm.
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