Compliance Administrator - 6M FTC

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Risk Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves vital administrative support to the Risk function, with responsibilities including diary management, maintaining records, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year's administrative experience in a law firm, excellent communication skills, and advanced proficiency in English. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £32k and hybrid working options after training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience within an administrative role in a Law Firm.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and coordinate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organising and taking minutes for team meetings.
• Diary management for the Risk team.
• Maintaining records, including high-risk, PEP, and other AML registers.
• Liaising with senior legal personnel to coordinate meetings.
• Managing supplier relationships and processing invoices.
• Supporting ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Advanced English grammar

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Written and oral communication

Job description

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Risk Administrator to join the London office of one of our brilliant and growing US Law firm clients on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

This role will provide vital administrative support to the Risk function, which includes the AML & Financial Crime and Risk teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a leading US law firm and contribute to the smooth running of a busy Risk function. As this role is to start ASAP, you must be available immediately to be considered!

The role will be Monday-Friday, 09:30-17:30, offering 3 days of hybrid working at home after training/set up. Competitive salary up to £32k on offer, plus benefits!

Main Responsibilities:

• Organising and taking minutes for team meetings, circulating action points and follow‑ups
• Diary management for the Risk team
• Maintaining records, including high‑risk, PEP, and other AML registers
• Liaising with the CSS of the COLP, COFA, MLRO, and General Counsel to coordinate meetings
• Managing supplier relationships, including processing invoices
• Supporting the team with other ad hoc administrative tasks

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience within an administrative role in a Law Firm.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, coordinate, and work as part of a team
• Advanced proficiency in rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication

If this role sounds like you, please apply now with your CV, and we'll be in touch!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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