Legal Research Associate

As a Legal Research Analyst specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, your role involves conducting extensive legal research on AML/CFT laws, regulatory updates, and FATF best practices across various jurisdictions, including the UAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and more. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding of international AML compliance frameworks are essential for this position. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct in-depth legal research on AML/CFT regulations, policies, and best practices across multiple jurisdictions. - Analyse and interpret FATF recommendations, mutual evaluation reports, regulatory circulars, and legal amendments affecting AML compliance. - Monitor updates from global and regional regulatory bodies such as 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 developing AML compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. - Provide legal insights and risk assessments to internal teams regarding financial crime regulations. - Conduct comparative analysis of AML laws across different jurisdictions and prepare regulatory impact assessments. - Collaborate with compliance, risk, and legal teams to ensure alignment with global AML/CFT compliance standards. - Contribute to creating 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 specialization in AML/CFT, Financial Crimes, or Regulatory Compliance. - Experience: Minimum of 3 years 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 the UAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and other key jurisdictions. - Excellent legal writing and research skills to draft detailed regulatory reports and summaries. - Proficiency in analyzing financial crime risks, regulatory trends, and enforcement actions. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple research projects simultaneously. - Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking.,