The posting
Our team is responsible for ensuring the Firm adheres to all regulatory and legal requirements while maintaining high standards of ethical conduct. Our team plays a crucial role in managing legal and commercial risk and ensuring that new client engagements are in line with the Firm’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements. A key aspect of our role includes conducting thorough conflict-of-interest checks to identify and address any potential conflicts before opening new matters and running anti-money laundering and reputational risk checks before onboarding new clients. We provide guidance on risk assessment, compliance with legal standards and the development of effective client onboarding processes. Our Compliance and New Business team develops, implements, and oversees compliance policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions. We conduct internal audits and compliance reviews, provide training and guidance on regulatory matters, and address any potential compliance issues or violations. Our team also collaborates with external regulatory bodies, manages compliance reporting, and helps shape the Firm’s compliance strategy in response to evolving legal and regulatory landscapes. By safeguarding the Firm’s reputation, meticulously managing conflicts of interest and supporting new business development, the Compliance and New Business team plays a crucial role in maintaining the Firm’s integrity and operational excellence, and alignment with its ethical and strategic objectives.
Position Summary
The AML Analyst will provide assistance to Partners and fee earners in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions issues identified during the new business intake process, and other areas of risk requiring defensive analytical research and analysis. The jobholder will also provide support to the wider New Business Team in relation to AML compliance and other areas of risk requiring defensive analytical research and analysis.
At Analyst level, the jobholder will be expected to develop and apply their knowledge of AML, sanctions, and client due diligence processes under close supervision, escalating complex or high-risk matters to Senior Analysts and management in a timely and accurate manner. The role is fundamental to the Firm's ability to onboard clients efficiently, maintain the quality of its compliance records, and meet its obligations under UK and international AML legislation.
The Role in Context
White & Case opens more than 13,000 matters every year, or 1 matter per hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Against this backdrop, the Junior Analyst role is central to the Firm's ability to manage a growing and increasingly complex compliance landscape, and to maintain the quality and rigor of its risk analysis at the highest levels.
Duties and Accountabilities
Client Due Diligence
- Conduct detailed research and analysis on clients of the Firm, their beneficial owners and managers, and on law firms and other service providers instructed by the Firm, to ensure full compliance, on a documented risk basis, with global AML rules and regulations to which the Firm is subject.
- Process standard and low-risk client due diligence (CDD) packs accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support CDD reverification workflows for clients with active matters and matters being reactivated, including updates in-light of any regulatory changes.
- Assist with additional party requests with an AML requirement.
- Provide direct support to individual practitioners to assist them in conducting due diligence for AML purposes.
Third-Party Payor Reviews
- Assist with the processing of third-party payor (TPP) queries.
- Flag instances where TPP checks reveal clients with expired CDD for escalation and action.
Advisory & Escalation
- Respond to relevant queries in these areas as appropriate and support the CNB and OGC in discharging relevant responsibilities.
- Escalate complex, high-risk, or sanctions-related queries promptly and accurately, ensuring that nothing progresses outside the clearance process without appropriate authorization.
- Develop a working understanding of AML, sanctions, counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and anti-tax evasion facilitation (ATEF) legislation and its practical application within a legal services environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least one year of work experience in AML/CDD/KYC process and review work, or an equivalent role including conducting end-to-end client research, analysis and reviews.
- Legal experience or work experience in an international firm is desirable.
- Familiarity with Intapp and third-party compliance tools and screening platforms (experience of Xapien, World-Check or equivalent systems) is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A genuine interest in financial crime, risk, and compliance, with the drive to develop specialist expertise in this area.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Essential Job Requirements
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple tasks
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
- Extreme attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Creative thinker
- Ability to see the big picture
- Flexible, committed and enthusiastic
Location and Reporting
- This role is based in the Global Operations Center, Tampa Florida
- This role reports to the Manager, New Business AML
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [email protected].
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
This role reports to
Senior Manager, New Business AML
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [email protected].
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
