AML & Conflicts Assistant

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm in London as an AML & Conflicts Assistant. You will support compliance operations through conflict checks, client due diligence, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate has prior compliance experience and strong organisational skills, eager to contribute to a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a compliance, paralegal, or administrative capacity is ideal.
• Solid understanding of risk and compliance processes is essential.
• Experience in legal services or professional environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client onboarding, including conflict checks and due diligence.
• Conduct thorough conflict checks and perform risk screenings.
• Manage compliance records and communicate with fee earners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Experience in compliance or paralegal capacity

Job description

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We are working with a leading international law firm to hire an AML & Conflicts Assistant in London. In this role, you’ll be part of the team responsible for supporting the firm’s compliance operations by handling conflict checks, new matter reviews, and post-inception requirements, including client due diligence.

The firm is looking for a detail-focused professional with prior experience in a compliance, paralegal or administrative capacity- ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Candidates should have a solid understanding of risk and compliance processes, including conflicts, AML and CDD.

The responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating client onboarding, including conflict checks and due diligence
• Conducting thorough conflict checks using internal databases and external sources
• Performing risk screenings for AML, sanctions, PEPs, and other red flags
• Supporting the creation and audit of information barriers
• Managing post-inception requirements, including risk assessments and documentation
• Liaising with fee earners to ensure complete and accurate compliance records
• Completing verification checks and maintaining records in line with regulations
• Identifying and escalating high-risk issues during client onboarding
• Carrying out audits and file reviews on existing matters
• Assisting with training and policy development in compliance-related areas
• Responding to queries and supporting the wider Compliance team as needed

They are seeking candidates with excellent communication, strong organisational skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex data and processes effectively. A confident, respectful, and collaborative approach is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, supportive team at a top-tier law firm. If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.

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  Legal

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