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Sewell Wallis is recruiting on behalf of a global firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The firm operates in over 40 countries with more than 50 offices worldwide.

Position: Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst
Duration: 18‑month fixed‑term contract
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

The role focuses on client due diligence, risk assessment and maintaining AML compliance across the firm's client database.

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from an AML, sanctions and reputational risk perspective.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments considering jurisdiction, legal, regulatory position and commercial activities.
• Administer company searches on all new client engagements to identify PEPs, sanctions or adverse media issues.
• Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Maintain accurate client information in the firm's finance system.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms, client data and general regulatory and compliance matters.

• 6–12 months of experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector.
• Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Up to 25 days holiday (28 days with service).
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.

To apply, please send your CV, quoting our reference, and specify which website you saw this position advertised on. We receive a high volume of applications; please allow up to seven days to receive a response. If no response is received within that period, your application will not be successful.