We are looking for aLegal Research Analystwith expertise inAnti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT)regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible forconducting extensive legal researchon AML/CFT laws, regulatory updates, and FATF best practices across multiple jurisdictions, including theUAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and more. The role requiresanalytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of international AML compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:- Conductin-depth legal researchon AML/CFT regulations, policies, and best practices across various jurisdictions.
- Analyse and interpretFATF recommendations, mutual evaluation reports, regulatory circulars, and legal amendmentsimpacting AML compliance.
- Monitor updates from global and regional regulatory bodies, includingFATF, FINCEN, EU, FCA, MAS, DFSA, FSRA, and other regulators.
- Draftsummaries, reports, and legal briefson AML-related regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and compliance obligations.
- Assist in thedevelopment of AML compliance frameworks, policies, and proceduresin line with jurisdictional requirements.
- Support internal teams by providinglegal insights and risk assessmentsrelated to financial crime regulations.
- Conductcomparative analysisof AML laws across different jurisdictions and prepare regulatory impact assessments.
- Work closely withcompliance, risk, and legal teamsto ensure alignment with global AML/CFT compliance standards.
- Contribute to the development oftraining materials, thought leadership articles, and regulatory newsletterson AML/CFT updates.
- Maintain arepository of regulatory guidelines, case laws, and enforcement actionsfor internal reference.
Key Requirements:
- Educational Qualification:Bachelor's or Master's degree inLaw, Compliance, or Financewith specialisation in AML/CFT, Financial Crimes, or Regulatory Compliance.
- Experience:3+ years of experience inlegal research, regulatory analysis, or AML compliancewithin financial services, consultancy, or regulatory bodies.
- Strong understanding ofFATF Recommendations, Wolfsberg Principles, Basel Standards, and key AML/CFT frameworks.
- Familiarity with AML laws and regulations inUAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and other key jurisdictions.
- Excellent legal writing and research skillswith the ability to draft detailed regulatory reports and summaries.
- Proficiency inanalysing financial crime risks, regulatory trends, and enforcement actions.
- Ability to work in afast-paced environmentand manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
- Strongattention to detail, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.
