AML Analyst

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
London
The firm

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Description/Job Summary

The AML Analyst will follow the firm’s AML processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and legal obligations across various jurisdictions, as part of a high performing AML team.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Review and assess the AML and other financial crime risks associated with new client and matter requests;
  • Conduct client due diligence;
  • Document client and matter risk assessments in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures;
  • Perform adverse media, sanctions, PEP and watchlists screening on various parties, utilising a number of trusted industry sources, analysing findings and escalating as required;
  • Assist with EDD on high-risk clients/matters, conducting further research, identifying and escalating cases with financial crime concerns where necessary;
  • Assist with client and matter ongoing monitoring activities;
  • Effectively communicate with key internal stakeholders, including partners, associates and other business services teams (e.g., Conflicts and Accounts);
  • Assist with record-keeping and maintenance of internal compliance registers, checklists and protocols as required;
  • Assist with audit preparation;
  • Provide support with ad hoc administrative tasks as required (e.g., data collation);
  • Keep abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the jurisdictions within which the firm operates (e.g., the FATF black and grey lists);
  • Assist with procedural changes following policy or regulatory updates;
  • Assist with research and updating training materials as and when required; and
  • Assist with ad hoc AML/CTF and wider compliance projects as and when required

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required (2:1 or above preferred);
  • Law degree preferred;
  • A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential;
  • AML experience essential within an international law firm;
  • Understanding of AML/CTF/CPF requirements and industry standards as well as of wider financial crime risks associated with the services in the legal sector;
  • Strong analytical and research skills;
  • Experience of AML and client due diligence processes and systems;
  • A very high level of attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;
  • Ability to act autonomously with minimal supervision;
  • Team player;
  • Must have sound judgment;
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Good planning, time management and prioritisation skills; and
  • Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications, including Excel skills.

Details

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays

Equal Opportunities

Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.
Posted 2026-01-18

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