About this role
Role Overview
- Manage and communicate new sanctions designations and maintain sanctions registers.
- Carry out AML/sanctions research and screening.
- Coordinate financial crime audits and quality reviews.
- Support client due-diligence queries and global regulatory returns.
- Update country risk scores and maintain internal financial crime registers.
- Assist with policy updates, procedures, workflows, and compliance tools.
- Help deliver training and keep internal hubs and content updated.
- Prepare data for regulatory requests and produce the monthly Financial Crime Update.
Requirements
- Degree-educated with experience in AML and financial crime within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of UK, EU, US and UN sanctions.
- Confident in sanctions screening and financial crime research.
- Excellent IT skills (including Excel and MS Office) with strong attention to detail.
- Highly organised, a clear communicator, and comfortable working independently or in a team.
- Professional qualifications (ICA, CISI, ACAMs) are welcome.
- Able to manage shifting priorities, stay calm under pressure, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
- Join an award-winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500 and was recently named Insurance Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers Germany 2025).
- Career progression and development
- Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
- Inclusive, supportive culture
- Named GCC Law Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year, reflecting a commitment to community, DE&I, and purpose-driven work.
- Perks like, life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more. Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.