AML Analyst

Salary/Rate:£28000 - £300000 per annum + hybrid, private medical
Job type:Contract
Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global organisation based in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire to recruit an AML Risk and Compliance Analyst on a fixed-term contract. Operating in over 40 countries with more than 50 offices worldwide, this business continues to expand its international reach.

This organisation prides itself on its forward thinking approach to an ever changing industry, demonstrating a customer focused, tailored approach and this is a particular concentration when recruiting.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a AML Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their team on a 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their Risk and Compliance career. The role offers hybrid working arrangements.

What will you be doing?

  • The AML Analyst will carry out client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters, assessing AML, sanctions and reputational risks.

  • Complete client and matter risk assessments, considering jurisdiction, legal and regulatory context, commercial activity and other relevant risk factors.

  • Conduct company searches for all new client engagements, identifying any PEP, sanctions, or adverse media flags.

  • Manage each stage of the AML analyst workflow and escalate concerns to senior team members when needed.

  • Maintain accurate client information on the firm's finance system.

  • Respond to queries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms, client data, and general regulatory or compliance matters.

What Skills are we looking for?

  • Experience in a risk and compliance role, preferably within a legal environment
  • Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and handle multiple responsibilities.

  • Excellent written, verbal and in-person communication skills, with a practical and solution-focused approach.

  • A genuine interest in developing a career within Risk and Compliance, supported by high attention to detail and accuracy.

What's on offer?

The company offers permanent members of staff:

  • Flexible hybrid working policy

  • Up to 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service)

  • Holiday buy/sell scheme

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced parental leave

Apply below, or for more information contact Hannah Sharp

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Job ref: HS/6415Post Date: 01.12.25

Meet Our Recruiter

Hannah Sharp

Hannah Sharp

Associate Director | Part-Qualified and Newly Qualified Finance

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