Job description

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, renowned for its commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions to clients around the globe. With offices in over 160 countries and a team of legal professionals dedicated to excellence, Dentons offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from AML, bribery, sanctions and reputational risks perspective
Undertake client and matter risk assessments
Undertake CDD on third party payers
Assist with the ongoing monitoring of existing clients and matters which requires refreshing CDD on existing clients and includes monitoring high risk clients of the Firm
Undertake sanction update screening against the Firms' current clients and matters
Monitor the Firm's online monitoring tool.
Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow process and escalate any issues as necessary to senior members of team
Advise on matter opening processes including working together matters with other members of the verein
Deal with central AML inbox queries
Assist with the firm's internal audit processes
Review and update Dentons' internal compliance policies and procedures
Assist the AML Operations Manager and Senior Financial Crime Lawyers with projects and ad hoc assignments as required

Requirements

An AML Analyst should be proficient with the following core compliance processes:

Client Due Diligence (CDD) Process, including managing high risk clients, PEPs and Business Acceptance Committee Processes
Client Care and Engagement Terms
Sanctions monitoring, including sanction updates
Assessment of AML risks depending on the client's jurisdiction, legal, regulatory position and commercial activities.
Client Pre-Approval processes
Matter management, including matter opening and assessing compliance with applicable regulations, rules and policies
Compliance auditing and non-compliance reporting

Qualifications and skills

Legal or compliance experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment. Other experiences which demonstrate the necessary critical thinking and risk assessment will be considered
Highly effective research skills using all relevant information sources, including IT resources and ability to use them to their full potential
A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to) client care, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, anti-bribery and corruption, money laundering, sanctions
Can analyze issues and draw/express conclusions succinctly
Able to use internal precedents and draft emails in plain English
Open minded, flexible and creative thinker who is happy to get involved in whatever task is facing the team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Can confidently and clearly explain problems and issues to partners and clients and proactively contribute to their resolution
Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others
Able to demonstrate excellent customer facing skills

Benefits

Language Capabilities

We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

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. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion, diversity and equity at Dentons.

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