Walkers

Senior AML Analyst - AML Services

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Job Description

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

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Join Walkers Professional Services (WPS) – shape the future with an industry leader

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services to leading private equity firms, hedge funds, CLO managers, trusts, and global financial institutions. With over 400 professionals across eight locations globally, we combine the strength of private equity backing with Walkers’ trusted reputation to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that help businesses to thrive and meet responsibilities with confidence.

As we invest in cutting-edge technology and expand our global footprint, we offer ambitious professionals the opportunity to achieve new career heights and make a real impact.

Why Join WPS?

If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to work with industry leaders, you’ll love what we offer:

A growth platform – backed by strategic long-term co-investment from Vitruvian Partners and Walkers law firm, accelerating innovation and opportunity.

Blue-chip client base – work with the best on high-impact, cross-border projects with leading global institutions.

Global reach, deep local expertise – collaborate across major investment hubs worldwide.

Empowered culture – a “grown-up” environment that values clarity, collaboration, and commerciality.

Tech-enabled and client centred mindset – leverage technology to build smarter, more efficient service models.

We’re hiring

Join a team that’s redefining fiduciary and corporate services. If you’re ambitious, adaptable and ready to make a difference, WPS could be the right place for you.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

Senior AML Analyst

AML Services

Salary Range US$75,000 – US$95,000

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to join our AML Services team. In this role, you will support the delivery of AML, Counter Terrorist Financing and Anti-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/APF) services, with responsibility for managing the client onboarding and termination process and ensuring compliance with the Cayman Islands AML regime. You will work closely with AML Officers to implement and oversee policies and procedures, maintain AML records and data repositories, and assist with the preparation of AML Compliance Officer reports.

You will play a key role in supporting risk-based periodic testing of fund administrator due diligence procedures, monitoring and remediating AML Services inbox queries, and assisting with independent AML audits and client due diligence programmes. The role also involves staying informed of industry developments, supporting billing processes, and promoting best-in-class client service delivery in line with WPS standards.

In addition, you will contribute to internal projects, support process improvements, and assist in training and mentoring junior team members, helping to strengthen the overall effectiveness and quality of AML Services delivery.

Education, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry; AML experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of the Cayman Islands AML regime, with a focus on the investment fund industry
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT/APF compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to make sound, independent decisions
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong time management and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership potential, with experience in mentoring or supporting junior staff considered an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Walkers Professional Services offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

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About Walkers

Walkers is a leading international law firm that provides legal, corporate, fiduciary and compliance services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. Clients include FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 companies, as well as the most innovative firms and institutions across the financial markets. Our lawyers are highly qualified, experienced, committed to client service and held in high regard for their ability to deliver outstanding legal advice.

Walkers is experienced in all types of international and cross-border transactions, covering a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on both contentious and non-contentious corporate and finance law, investment funds, private equity, structured products, capital markets, private capital and trusts. We deliver clear, practical advice based on an in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland.

We are consistently ranked in the top tier of leading global legal directories, with clients describing Walkers as "a top-class firm" and "stellar," adding: "They are dedicated and responsive..."

Walkers Professional Services ("WPS") is a leading provider of corporate, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and fiduciary services to corporate and institutional clients across global financial centres.

We understand our clients' need for both market-leading expertise and value for spend, and believe our unique integrated legal and professional services team combined with our state of the art technology, positions WPS to deliver on this promise.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
George Town, KY
Year Founded
1964
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