Financial Crime and Sanctions Analyst

Starting Monthly Gross Salary (Bratislava only): €1,800

Are you eager to make a difference in the fight against financial crime? Join our dynamic Legal Department as a Financial Crime & Sanctions Analyst, where you’ll contribute to protecting our firm’s integrity and global reputation.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in analysing financial crime, sanctions, and reputational risks for existing clients

• Conduct client due diligence, including PEPs, sanctions, and adverse media screening

• Support regulatory audits, sanctions monitoring, and anti-bribery compliance efforts

• Collaborate with global teams and contribute to impactful risk and compliance projects

What We’re Looking For:

• A foundational understanding of AML/CTF regulations and compliance frameworks, gained from education or work experience

• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills

• A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage time effectively

• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What We Offer:

• A supportive, inclusive, and globally connected team

• Exposure to complex, high-profile regulatory work

• Structured training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

• Hybrid working and a culture that values work-life balance

At our firm, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and grow in a role that matters—apply now and help shape the future of financial crime compliance.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK in the role in question and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only if and when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case-by-case basis and take a number of relevant factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.