Legal Research Associate

We are looking for a Legal Research Analyst with expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting extensive legal research on AML/CFT laws, regulatory updates, and FATF best practices across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE, Singapore, Australia, UK, India, Saudi Arabia, and more. The role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of international AML compliance frameworks.

• 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: Bachelors or Masters 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.