AML Analyst (dentons Business Services EMEA)

Dentons Business Services Emea

Dentons Business Services EMEA is the operational backbone of Dentons, supporting the world's largest law firm in delivering exceptional service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a crucial component of Dentons' global network, the EMEA business services team plays a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

At Dentons Business Services EMEA, we are committed to excellence in supporting legal professionals with cutting-edge solutions. Our dynamic and diverse team collaborates seamlessly to provide a wide range of services, including finance, IT, human resources, marketing, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Role

The purpose of this role is to support the partners and matter teams in assessing new requests (being new clients and/or new business with existing clients) from an AML and compliance point of view using Dentons' and third-party research databases.

Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Review intake requests and ensure compliance with local legal and firm requirements during matter opening.
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and periodic AML reviews across various sectors and jurisdictions.
• Follow up on AML-related issues and liaise with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure AML, sanctions, and risk checks are properly completed and documented in line with firm policy and regulations.
• Assist with AML investigations and preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Support process improvements, system updates, and internal projects (e.g., policy drafting, training).
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to meet deadlines and resolve complex matters.