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.

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 :

Skills Required

regulatory analysis, Research