Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Compliance Analyst, based in Frankfurt.

A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture - a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

The Compliance Analyst supports the firm's and the German office Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") compliance programs, specifically the timely validation of AML documentation for German clients and the ongoing monitoring of matters opened in the German offices.  For the German offices, the Analyst assists in delivering AML training to secretaries, and preparing for (and responding to) inquiries from internal and external parties. As a member of the Office of General Counsel AML Team, the Analyst provides support to team members serving other offices, assists in implementing the team’s AML Strategic Plan, and provides feedback on the firm’s AML policies, processes and procedures. The Analyst also serves on special projects on an as-needed basis.

  Join our team if you:

• Would like to validate the requirements for client AML data with lawyers and secretaries in the German offices
• Are able to ensure that the time frame for providing AML documentation is met by lawyers and secretaries in the German offices by scheduling and sending follow-up emails to lawyers and secretaries to request the AML information and, where necessary, escalating non-responses to the Compliance and Ethics Attorney.
• Can review, and where necessary, initiate updates of AML documentation for existing clients in the German offices
• Enjoy monitoring the intake of matters opened in the German offices for high-risk factors requiring enhanced due diligence, ensuring appropriate review and resolution of high-risk issues as well as creating diligence records for the matters.
• Provides regular reports to the Compliance and Ethics Attorney and MLRO on the status of AML documentation collection efforts for German clients.  
• Are able to assist in preparing responses to inquiries from firm clients, vendors, external regulators, internal and external auditors and other third parties concerning the German AML compliance program.

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree; relevant experience in Compliance Regulatory Affairs and/or AML/CFT may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

• Several years of relevant experience in compliance, risk or operational function within a law firm, banking institution, audit company etc. is desired.

• Advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them.

• Highly developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm.

• Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus.

• Excellent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

We encourage you to apply now online!

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance, a pension plan, wellness programs, employee discounts and more.

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