AML Assistant - Future Trainee Required (FTC)
Posted 2 days ago by Career Legal
£35,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The AML Assistant role at a top US law firm in London is a 12-month fixed-term contract aimed at Future Trainees with confirmed Training Contracts. The position involves conducting AML research, risk assessments, and due diligence, while working closely with an experienced team. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 months full-time availability and ideally some experience in AML or Risk & Compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- AML research and conducting risk assessments
- Performing PEPs and Sanctions searches
- Performing due diligence on clients and third-parties
- Summarising and conducting extensive research
- Updating the firm's software and databases with relevant information
- Much more
Key Skills:
- Confirmed Training Contract with a top US, UK or international law firm
- Minimum of 12 months full-time availability
- Understanding or experience in AML/General Risk & Compliance
- Ability to commute to the London office regularly
Salary (Rate): £35,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
AML Assistant - 12m FTC US Law Firm Salary Up To £35,000pa + Benefits London - Hybrid Working
Our client, a top US law firm, is urgently seeking a Future Trainee with 12 months availability to join them on a 12 month fixed-term contract in London - working as their new AML Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Training Contract confirmed to join the London AML/Risk & Compliance team - you'll have the chance to conduct complex work with an experienced and professional team.
As the successful AML Assistant, you'll be responsible for:
- AML research and conducting risk assessments
- Performing PEPs and Sanctions searches
- Performing due diligence on clients and third-parties
- Summarising and conducting extensive research
- Updating the firm's software and databases with relevant information
- + much more.
To be considered, you'll need to have/be the following:
- Have a Training Contract confirmed with a top US, UK or international law firm
- Have a minimum of 12 months full-time availability
- Ideally, have an understanding/some experience of AML/General Risk & Compliance
- Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis (4 days a week during probation, 3 days a week after probation)
If you have a Training Contract confirmed and you're looking for a 12 month contract, get in touch as soon as possible - this is an urgent hire!