AML Specialist
Core
AML/CTF compliance specialist supporting new business intake, client onboarding, and risk management for a law firm.
Role type
Senior AML/CTF Compliance Specialist (Law Firm)
Builds
Client onboarding workflows, risk assessments, and compliance documentation for law firm partners and clients.
Domain
Legal services / Financial Crime Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AML/CTF regulatory knowledge, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), risk assessment, sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media review, policy development, mentoring junior analysts, stakeholder management, corporate documentation interpretation
Preferred skills
First AML platform experience, Intapp familiarity, conflict search report interpretation, Big 4 or large law firm background
Technologies
First AML, Intapp
Responsibilities
Conduct initial and ongoing CDD including risk assessments and identity verification; evaluate risks for clients, matters, jurisdictions, and products; take ownership of complex high-risk cases; maintain accurate records in First AML; monitor client risk ratings and screening alerts; mentor and support AML Compliance Analysts; assist in developing AML/CTF policies and training materials
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities