Location
10 Upper Bank St, Canary Wharf, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Clearance Centre (Business Intake) is a central part of Clifford Chance's risk management function, reporting ultimately to the firm's General Counsel. As an AML Adviser, you will be part of a team responsible for the intake and assessment of all new and existing clients across the firm's global practice, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and supporting the US team. Your role involves liaising with partners and lawyers to ensure Client Due Diligence is conducted in line with firm policy and applicable legislation, including AML risk assessments for complex transactions and periodic reviews of high-risk clients. You will work closely with senior members of the Clearance Centre and have opportunities to develop your skills through formal training, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job learning. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value matters and emerging markets, with the use of AI tools to streamline routine tasks, allowing you to focus on high-value work requiring your expertise and judgment.

Key Responsibilities
- Assess the risk profile of new and existing clients
- Determine the nature and level of client due diligence required for AML compliance
- Assess client suitability considering regulatory, reputational, and commercial factors
- Monitor existing clients and update records accordingly
- Support ongoing monitoring and remediation programmes, including periodic reviews and risk reassessments
- Determine conditions for client acceptance or continuation
- Analyse information in the firm's Business Intake systems
- Respond to ad hoc AML-related queries from partners and lawyers
- Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation, processes, and systems
- Reflect the firm's values and Code of Conduct
- Utilise and develop AI tools to enhance innovation and efficiency

Experience
Experience in compliance with a working knowledge of AML rules, ideally gained in a leading international law firm. Proven ability to gather and analyse information methodically and practically. Knowledge of applicable anti-money laundering regulations. Sound commercial awareness with pragmatic problem-solving skills.

About you
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing a varied workload and competing priorities. Excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective working relationships across the firm. Adaptable to new processes, systems, and technologies. Commercially minded with operational business acumen and a focus on continuous improvement. Positive and adaptable approach, able to embrace challenges and remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications
A degree or equivalent qualification is required.