Compliance Administrator - 6M FTC

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Risk Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing essential administrative support to the Risk function, including managing diaries, organising meetings, and maintaining crucial records. Applicants should have at least 1 year of administrative experience in a law firm and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £32k, with hybrid working options available after initial training.

Benefits

Hybrid working after training

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Advanced English grammar

Microsoft Office 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 years’ 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.