Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate

Established in 2024, SHP Legal Services LLC (“SHP”) is an operating platform that helps law firms modernize service delivery through process excellence, technology enablement, and data-driven management. As the operations partner to Broadfield, a rapidly growing global law firm, SHP supports the firm’s unified platform with technology and AI enablement, managed IT and cybersecurity, cloud and data governance, finance and payroll, marketing operations, HR and resource planning, client intake, records management, and talent support. SHP's leadership team has extensive experience in legal operations and a proven track record of developing efficient and scalable offerings. SHP Legal Services is a subsidiary of LSS Strategic Partners, LLC, an Alvarez & Marsal Inc. company.

At SHP Legal Services LLC ("SHP"), we help modernize legal service delivery through process excellence, technology enablement, and data-driven operations. As the operations partner to Broadfield, a rapidly growing global law firm, we provide critical business services that enable the firm to deliver exceptional outcomes for its clients.

Our Onboarding team plays a vital role in safeguarding the Firm by ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and embedding best practice across the business. We are looking for an experienced Senior Onboarding Analyst (AML) to join our collaborative and high-performing team.

Onboarding work in collaboration with the business to ensure best practice across the Firm, effectively managing all aspects of the regulation surrounding the efficient running of the Firm. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail who prides themselves on providing an excellent service.

The role will involve working with key internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, so managing your time and the expectations of others is paramount. You will be joining a hardworking and fun team, who work together to provide a high level of service to the Firm and its clients.

The main responsibilities of this position involve handling all aspects of AML enquiries during the matter opening from start to finish. This will require conducting research and analysis, resolving straightforward cases and escalating complex ones as necessary. You will also be expected to guide junior members of the team and act as a role model in supporting their development. Additionally, you will be expected to lend your support to the management team and risk counsel on various projects as needed.

AML

• Work confidently with the business at all levels, providing expert AML advice during the matter opening process.
• Conduct in-depth AML checks identifying risk issues relevant to the client and matter, mitigating potential risks when possible and escalating any issues as required.
• Conduct thorough research utilising a range of databases, company registries, risk screening software and public sources.
• Maintain accurate records of all research and analysis conducted.
• Collect and evaluate due diligence information from both new and existing clients, in line with the Firm's AML policies, processes and relevant AML regulations and guidelines.
• Collect and evaluate Source of Funds and Source of Wealth information and documentation for both new and existing clients, in line with the Firm’s AML policies, procedures and relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Where necessary, conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks, taking into account the associated risks to determine the extent of the checks required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations, best practices and guidance

Administration

• Ensure that all records are filed and maintained to a high standard.
• Assisting in opening and maintaining client and matter files.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Liaising with fee earners and staff in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
• Regularly, frequently and accurately maintaining and update correspondence and other filing.
• Maintaining confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues and others on a need-to-know basis who are themselves bound by an obligation of confidentiality.
• Liaising with other departments where required.

General

• To work to tight deadlines with a flexible attitude to working overtime on the few occasions when an urgent matter may require it.
• To maintain strict confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues and others on a need-to-know basis (who are themselves bound by an obligation of confidentiality).
• To be a positive role model to the junior team members and help support them through induction and business change.
• To provide ad-hoc out of hours support (including weekends) to Partners and Lawyers on emergency matters relating to AML (this responsibility will be shared amongst the team).

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior role handling complex AML and financial crime related queries within a legal environment.
• Robust experience in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues is essential.
• Degree-educated (preferred).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Risk and Compliance.
• Proficient in identifying client due diligence requirements for both corporate and individual clients.
• Keen to expand knowledge in various risk and compliance areas.
• Strong background in researching, analysing, and resolving conflicts of interest.
• Significant experience in managing complex AML and financial crime-related enquiries.
• Proven ability in addressing AML and financial crime issues with tailored solutions.
• High proficiency with Intapp and financial crime databases such as World Check.
• Familiarity with UK Money Laundering Regulations and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Knowledge and experience in other compliance processes.
• Motivated to grow professionally in Risk and Compliance, with a readiness to broaden knowledge in the field.
• Dynamic, driven, and capable of working independently with discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload working independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.