Legal Research Associate

Legal Research Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct 

  in-depth legal research

   on AML/CFT regulations, policies, and best practices across various jurisdictions.
• Analyse and interpret 

  FATF recommendations, mutual evaluation reports, regulatory circulars, and legal amendments

   impacting AML compliance.
• Monitor updates from global and regional regulatory bodies, including 

  FATF, FINCEN, EU, FCA, MAS, DFSA, FSRA, and other regulators.

• Draft 

  summaries, reports, and legal briefs

   on AML-related regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and compliance obligations.
• Assist in the 

  development of AML compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures

   in line with jurisdictional requirements.
• Support internal teams by providing 

  legal insights and risk assessments

   related to financial crime regulations.
• Conduct 

  comparative analysis

   of AML laws across different jurisdictions and prepare regulatory impact assessments.
• Work closely with 

  compliance, risk, and legal teams

   to ensure alignment with global AML/CFT compliance standards.
• Contribute to the development of 

  training materials, thought leadership articles, and regulatory newsletters

   on AML/CFT updates.
• Maintain a 

  repository of regulatory guidelines, case laws, and enforcement actions

   for internal reference.

Key Requirements:

• Educational Qualification:

   Bachelor's or Master’s degree in 

  Law, Compliance, or Finance

   with specialisation in AML/CFT, Financial Crimes, or Regulatory Compliance.

• Experience:

   3+ years of experience in 

  legal research, regulatory analysis, or AML compliance

   within financial services, consultancy, or regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of 

  FATF Recommendations, Wolfsberg Principles, Basel Standards, and key AML/CFT frameworks.

• Familiarity with AML laws and regulations in 

  UAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and other key jurisdictions.

• Excellent legal writing and research skills

   with the ability to draft detailed regulatory reports and summaries.
• Proficiency in 

  analysing financial crime risks, regulatory trends, and enforcement actions.

• Ability to work in a 

  fast-paced environment

   and manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
• Strong 

  attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.