AML Analyst-3 Month FTC

CMS is looking for experienced AML Analysts for a 3 Month Fixed Term Contract. To start ASAP. These roles present an opportunity to work from home or any of our UK based offices so the chosen candidates can be based anywhere in the UK although the first week may involve on-site training for 3 days in our Sheffield office. About the role In this key role, you will be responsible for the undertaking of client due diligence and anti-money laundering checks for new clients including: Assessing the risk profile of new clients Liaising with clients on client due diligence issues Running company searches and press searches Supporting the Deputy MLRO on the administration of general anti-money laundering issues and client due diligence matters About you Our ideal candidate will have the following: Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance and have worked in a professional services environment. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant Money Laundering Regulations. 2 - 3 years experience undertaking client due diligence. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good time management skills to prioritise workloads, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel Ability to analyse, research and make informed decisions Flexible, the ability to multi-task, and oversee multiple projects at any given time Desire to work in a team but also self-motivated Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise Enthusiastic, positive and committed team member About us CMS are delighted to be named Law Firm of the Year at the 2018 British Legal Awards. CMS is an international law firm with leading businesses throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia and beyond. We create sustainable and rewarding futures for our clients, our people and our communities. Ranked as the world's 5th largest law firm by lawyer headcount and 6th largest in the UK by revenue, CMS works with clients in over 40 countries from 70 offices worldwide. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. And we recruit, value and nurture top talent. Equal opportunities CMS is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, to not only adhere to current employment law, but to harness the full potential of our staff and ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. To meet this aim CMS endeavours to treat all staff and job applicants equally, on the basis of merit and the ability to do their job. Everybody will be treated equally regardless of race, colour, age, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or maternity status ("Protected Characteristics"). For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. How to apply If you are interested please apply online. If you have any queries, please contact Esther Caines, Talent Acquisition Advisor. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.