Financial Risk and Compliance Analyst

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking a Financial Risk and Compliance Analyst to join the firm.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for monitoring and controlling the Firm’s risk and compliance in relation to AML (anti-money laundering)/CTF (counter-terrorist financing)/counter-proliferation financing and related issues in collaboration with a team of four based in London (a financial risk & compliance supervisor, two senior financial risk & compliance analysts and an AML administrator) plus other AML colleagues in Europe and the Middle East.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

London AML team, London MLCO/MLRO, Dublin MLRO, Senior EU/ME Regional Manager (Risk and Compliance Projects), London COFA, London Assistant General Counsel, London Director of Administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• AML: Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures.
• Perform client due diligence and risk analysis on clients and matters to be worked on by London & Dublin fee earners.
• Conduct independent research into high risk and high profile clients and matters.
• Liaise with lawyers and other colleagues globally (over 40 offices) in relation to UK AML/KYC requirements
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of open files and monitor risk assessment process
• Advise on source of wealth/source of funds analysis and employee screening requirements.
• Identify risk and recommend solutions to mitigate risk.
• Identify new or changed legal and regulatory obligations that have an impact on the operations of the Firm.
• Attend meetings with the London AML team and the MLCO/MLRO as required.
• Provide training to new and existing fee earners and staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

• University graduate (with degree relating to legal practice preferred).
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist / ICA diploma (preferred but not essential).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of two years risk and compliance in the legal sector essential.
• Experience liaising with Partners and other Lawyers in relation to compliance issues arising on matters, experience working with the COLP, COFA and MLCO/MLRO as required.
• Good knowledge of the SRA regulations, Money Laundering Regulations and other current legislation essential.
• Experience with anti-money-laundering compliance relating to UK law firms required.
• Attention to detail; a self-starter with ability to prioritise assignments, use initiative, make decisions, take responsibility, and communicate with good interpersonal skills to personnel at all levels.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Computer skills, including, but not limited to, knowledge of relevant databases
• Professional attitude with an ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to motivate, develop and train others.
• Ability to work extended hours on a short-term and limited basis to accommodate short-term activity spikes and urgent requests
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate and able to utilise spreadsheet technology to achieve the key task areas.

To apply for this position please contact:

HR Coordinator, Tabitha.West@klgates.com

HR Manager, Jessica.Bosley@klgates.com

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world.  We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. 

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.

Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of unlawful harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is sexual, racial, age-related, disability-related or ethnic background-related.