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 solid 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.

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.

Benefits
- Work on cutting-edge AML compliance research with exposure to global regulatory frameworks.
- Be part of a dynamic, knowledge-driven team that influences AML compliance strategies.

- Opportunity to engage with industry experts and regulators on evolving financial crime compliance matters.
- Career growth in the expanding field of AML/CFT and financial crime compliance.

📌 Legal Researcher (Ahmedabad)
🏢 NIYEAHMA
📍 Ahmedabad