946 Aml Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

A leading London law firm is seeking an AML Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance team. The role involves conducting client due diligence and enhanced due diligence, reviewing sanctions, PEPs and adverse media alerts, and ensuring client records remain accurate and compliant.

The successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience in an AML and sanctions compliance environment, ideally within a law firm or professional services. Strong knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations, sanctions regimes and SRA obligations is essential, along with excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected London law firm, working at the heart of its compliance function

Financial Crime Analyst – 6-month FTC

London (Hybrid after training) | £40k pro rata

A payments/FX business is looking for a hands-on Financial Crime Analyst to join on a 6-month FTC .

This sits in the 2nd line of defence , so experience here is essential. You’ll be reviewing escalations from 1st line, mainly adverse media and PEP alerts , assessing the risk and escalating further where needed.

Key points:

• First 6 weeks in the London office, 5 days per week for training
• After training: 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• Proven background in 2LOD financial crime , with strong experience reviewing adverse media and PEP escalations
• FX/payments industry background highly desirable
• Possibility of converting to permanent

If you’re interested in this contract role, please apply here.

Financial Crime Analyst – 6-month FTC

London (Hybrid after training) | £40k pro rata

A payments/FX business is looking for a hands-on Financial Crime Analyst to join on a 6-month FTC .

This sits in the 2nd line of defence , so experience here is essential. You’ll be reviewing escalations from 1st line, mainly adverse media and PEP alerts , assessing the risk and escalating further where needed.

Key points:

• First 6 weeks in the London office, 5 days per week for training
• After training: 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• Proven background in 2LOD financial crime , with strong experience reviewing adverse media and PEP escalations
• FX/payments industry background highly desirable
• Possibility of converting to permanent

If you’re interested in this contract role, please apply here.

Join a top-tier US law firm with one of the strongest London benches. You’ll be part of a lean, high-impact AML team that partners closely with fee-earners on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Expect genuine ownership, real career growth, and the opportunity to help shape global AML processes for the firm.

Reporting to the Global AML & Compliance Manager within the OGC, you’ll run end-to-end AML due diligence and risk assessments across high-value, cross-border matters. This is a hands-on role with visibility, variety, and influence.

What you’ll do

• Conduct AML research and client/matter risk assessments, liaising with fee-earners to gather CDD/KYC.

• Perform PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening; identify and escalate red flags.

• Draft and circulate clear, concise client/matter risk summaries.

• Maintain and update AML systems and databases; monitor open files and complete periodic reviews.

• Carry out Risk Officer Reviews and approvals.

• Support team knowledge: help develop AML/CTF/sanctions expertise, guidance, and processes globally.

• Pitch in on ad-hoc projects and be flexible for occasional out-of-hours needs when workloads spike.

What you’ll bring

• Ideally 3+ years’ AML/sanctions experience in a global law firm environment.

• Solid knowledge of AML/CTF/sanctions obligations across Europe and Asia.

• Proven CDD on entities (companies, funds, partnerships) and individuals.

• Sharp research skills (internet, databases), and confident with Microsoft Office.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to build trust across stakeholders.

• Calm under pressure, collaborative, discreet, and relentlessly detail-driven.

Why this firm?

• Elite matters, blue-chip client base, and genuine seat at the table on global AML process design.

• Collegiate culture, cutting-edge tech and a modern, sustainable London office.

• A small, senior team where your impact is visible and progression is real.

Join a top-tier US law firm with one of the strongest London benches. You’ll be part of a lean, high-impact AML team that partners closely with fee-earners on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Expect genuine ownership, real career growth, and the opportunity to help shape global AML processes for the firm.

Reporting to the Global AML & Compliance Manager within the OGC, you’ll run end-to-end AML due diligence and risk assessments across high-value, cross-border matters. This is a hands-on role with visibility, variety, and influence.

What you’ll do

• Conduct AML research and client/matter risk assessments, liaising with fee-earners to gather CDD/KYC.

• Perform PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening; identify and escalate red flags.

• Draft and circulate clear, concise client/matter risk summaries.

• Maintain and update AML systems and databases; monitor open files and complete periodic reviews.

• Carry out Risk Officer Reviews and approvals.

• Support team knowledge: help develop AML/CTF/sanctions expertise, guidance, and processes globally.

• Pitch in on ad-hoc projects and be flexible for occasional out-of-hours needs when workloads spike.

What you’ll bring

• Ideally 3+ years’ AML/sanctions experience in a global law firm environment.

• Solid knowledge of AML/CTF/sanctions obligations across Europe and Asia.

• Proven CDD on entities (companies, funds, partnerships) and individuals.

• Sharp research skills (internet, databases), and confident with Microsoft Office.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to build trust across stakeholders.

• Calm under pressure, collaborative, discreet, and relentlessly detail-driven.

Why this firm?

• Elite matters, blue-chip client base, and genuine seat at the table on global AML process design.

• Collegiate culture, cutting-edge tech and a modern, sustainable London office.

• A small, senior team where your impact is visible and progression is real.