Compliance Analyst AML

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better . McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune , The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

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Job Description : Position Summary :

McDermott Will & Emery is hiring a Compliance Analyst in the Firm’s Client Intake Services (“CIS”) department to assist with the administrative onboarding of new clients and matters, with a focus on compiling and reviewing know-your-client due diligence under applicable anti-money laundering (“AML”) regulations.

Job Specifications :

• Supporting CIS regarding Firm AML processes, policies and controls (PCPs) for new and existing clients, on-going client monitoring, sanctions checks and other risk management procedures for international law.
• Responding to AML queries from attorney and staff throughout the Firm worldwide.
• Confirming adequate AML documentation is obtained by the Firm for all new clients (and relevant new matters) and verifying the same by (i) liaising with attorneys and staff, (ii) sourcing and supplying publicly available AML KYC data to attorneys, and (iii) reviewing all non-publicly available KYC data and risk assessment.
• Teaming with Compliance Attorneys to perform due diligence on low, medium and higher-risk clients and matters and elevating such cases to the Firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer to ensure the AML is confirmed and verified as correct and complete.
• Monitoring risk training records for Firm personnel.
• Updating AML manuals, Country / Office Risk Assessments and the AML intake form as needed.
• Keeping up to date with changes in UK and EU AML regulations and / or associated regulatory guidance.
• Assuming additional responsibilities as may arise in relation to Firm risk requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

The statements contained in this position description are not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time, and from location to location.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us

Build your big career with the Firm that does Big Law, Better.

We don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

Bringing together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals, we celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work .

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