Ongoing Monitoring AML Analyst

CRA Consulting are recruiting for an Ongoing Monitoring AML Analyst within a major international law firm in Sheffield, joining a specialist Risk & Compliance team that sits at the core of the firm's financial crime framework.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop or further a career within AML, KYC and Financial Crime in a global legal environment. The role offers exposure to complex client structures, ongoing risk assessment, and involvement in maintaining robust AML and CTF controls across an international client base.
The position sits within a specialist Ongoing Monitoring team responsible for ensuring client due diligence remains accurate, current, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.

About the business:

Our client is a Future Facing international law firm operating across 40 countries with over 5,000 lawyers worldwide. They combine deep sector expertise with global reach, allowing them not only to respond to change, but to shape it.
Technology and innovation are central to how they deliver legal services, and their Risk & Compliance function plays a key role in protecting the firm, its clients, and its global reputation.

About the Role

You will join a specialist Ongoing Monitoring team responsible for maintaining the integrity of client due diligence across a complex and high-value client portfolio.
This is a detail-driven and analytical AML role involving ongoing risk assessment, investigative research, and collaboration with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and updating client risk profiles and identifying material changes
• Conducting company searches, adverse media checks, and open-source intelligence reviews
• Ensuring client due diligence remains accurate, complete, and compliant with AML and CTF regulations
• Working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders on compliance and risk issues
• Supporting the Deputy Money Laundering Officer with ongoing AML and financial crime matters
• Contributing to wider risk and compliance monitoring projects and research activity

About You

You will bring experience within AML, KYC, Compliance or a professional services Risk & Compliance environment, alongside a strong understanding of financial crime frameworks and regulatory expectations.
We are also open to ambitious Law Graduates or early-career candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in building a career within AML and financial crime.
You will need:

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance
• Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and 5th EU Directive
• Strong Microsoft Outlook and Excel skills
• Ability to analyse and make informed decisions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Organised, enthusiastic, team player