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AML Risk and Compliance Analyst (Asia)

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AML Risk and Compliance Analyst (Asia)

Position summary: Under the supervision of the AML Risk and Compliance Manager (Europe & Asia) and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, the AML Risk and Compliance Analyst (Asia) is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. The role supports the Firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), the Assistant General Counsel (Europe and Asia) and the AML Risk and Compliance Manager in all areas of AML compliance. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

  • Timely completion of AML process for all Firm clients, prioritizing clients of the Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai (China) offices and clients of the Firm’s US offices where UK, Brussels, Singapore, China and Hong Kong attorneys work on those matters

  • Perform Client Due Diligence (CDD) on entities identified, through various publicly available and Firm sources

  • Liaise with partners and clients to obtain information, as needed

  • Perform Politically Exposed Person/sanctions searches in World-Check on natural persons and corporate entities, with a particular focus on searching Chinese names

  • Update Firm software tools and databases with relevant information in a timely manner

  • Analyze and evaluate AML software tools and databases

  • Keep up to date with AML developments in Singapore, Hong Kong and China

  • Assist AML Team Management in the maintenance of AML policies and procedures for Singapore, Hong Kong and China

  • Compile relevant information for sign off by AML team management

  • Perform follow ups on outstanding AML files, ongoing monitoring on completed AML files and periodic checks on personal identification documentation obtained, as necessary

  • Assist the AML team management in the review of the AML CDD process and implementation of new and more efficient processes and procedures

  • Assist in the training of new joiners to the Singapore and Hong Kong offices on the Firm’s AML policies and procedures

  • Attend AML Team Zoom meetings

  • Provide coverage for other AML team members when they are on leave

  • Perform other tasks and assist with special projects as requested by the MLRO or other AML Team members

  • Communicate regularly with, and to immediately report any problems or potential areas of AML compliance concern to the MLRO

Skills and experience:

Required:

  • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

  • Available to work overtime, as required

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience performing CDD checks on entities and individuals (preferably in a law firm)

  • Knowledge of relevant AML legislation and guidance

  • Strong corporate research skills, including via internet, databases and other sources

  • Commitment to the office and Firm

  • Fluent in Mandarin, reading, writing and speaking

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree

Competencies:

  • Ability to think critically in analysing and solving problems

  • Good presence and ability to work well with all personnel

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner

  • Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities

  • Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, secretaries and peers

  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality

  • The ability to independently assess client needs and to develop appropriate responsive solutions

  • The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively and to foster a culture of team work

  • Keen interest in and commitment to keeping up to date with relevant technology, products and services and developing professionally

  • Ability to forge effective working relationships and to influence at a senior level

  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, as well as delegate tasks to support departments when necessary

  • Excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail

  • Ability to function in a professional and polite manner

  • Reliable, committed and punctual

  • Professional in approach and able to deal with business professionals at all levels

  • Service delivery focused with ability to recognize pressure points and to offer assistance where needed

  • Organized and efficient. Able to prioritize and manage own workload and work without supervision

  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic to lead by example

  • Team player

  • Proactive

  • Ability to embrace organizational change

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.