Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

. Support day-to-day implementation of the firm's financial crime and sanctions controls .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Crime and Sanctions controls, with a strong focus on AML/CTF regulations and client due diligence processes. Capable of conducting thorough analyses, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance initiatives within a fast-paced team environment.

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AML/CTF Regulation UnderstandingClient Due Diligence ExperienceSanctions Screening ProficiencyAnalytical And Research SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Client Due DiligenceOngoing MonitoringSanctions ScreeningRisk ManagementQuality ControlData AnalysisRegulatory ReportingCompliance ProjectsEnhanced Due DiligenceRemediation Projects

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementJudgment And Decision-MakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordOutlookWeb-Based Research

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimeSanctionsKYCCompliance OperationsInternational Law FirmProfessional Services FirmReputational RisksEthical GuidelinesClient ReverificationsHigh-Risk Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day implementation of the firm's financial crime and sanctions controls
Analyse financial crime, sanctions, and reputational risks of existing clients
Identify and gather client due diligence materials
Escalate key issues to senior members of the Financial Crime and Sanctions Team
Support client reverifications and reduce the existing reverification backlog
Facilitate ongoing monitoring in coordination with partners and fee earners
Review records, conduct research, and screen for PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media
Support monitoring of high-risk clients and matters, including checking enhanced due diligence and clearance conditions
Assist with sanctions monitoring, analysing and resolving matches
Triage and analyse Gifts and Hospitality approval requests
Execute high-volume, structured CDD and AML remediation projects
Support targeted client file review programs and manage periodic review backlogs
Monitor quality control, record data, analyse trends, and respond to quality assurance feedback
Maintain internal records, know-how, and databases
Support regulatory reporting, audits, and risk management and compliance projects
Develop working relationships with the FCS Team, Legal Department teams, and business and functional teams across the international network
Assist with other Financial Crime and Sanctions matters and projects as assigned by the Head of Financial Crime and Sanctions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of relevant AML/CTF regulation and related compliance issues, ideally gained in an international law firm, professional services firm, or financial institution
Previous hands-on experience of client due diligence, ongoing monitoring, client reverifications and/or sanctions screening in a KYC, onboarding or compliance operations environment
General understanding of ethical rules and guidelines and related compliance issues applicable to international law firms
General understanding of transactions conducted by an international law firm and associated compliance risks
Effective written and oral communication skills
Close attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Ability to work to very high standards of accuracy and efficiency and adhere to relevant procedures, best practice, and templates
Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Good judgment, decision-making capabilities, and ability to take initiative
Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment
Active participation in team meetings and consistent engagement and visibility as a team member
Ability to manage a high volume of BAU work to agreed timescales alongside project activity
High level of IT skills, including familiarity with Excel, Word, Outlook, and web-based research
Right to work in the UK, or ability to secure it before employment starts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Ban the Box employer
Opportunity to discuss criminal conviction matters before an employment decision
Full-time employment