Compliance Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is seeking a Compliance Analyst in Belfast to support client onboarding and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in client due diligence within a legal environment, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, providing guidance on compliance queries, and promoting a positive compliance culture within the firm. This role offers a dynamic working environment with a focus on managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in client due diligence and compliance within a legal environment.
• Experience working with Money Laundering Regulations.
• Strong understanding of client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client and matter risk assessments for compliance.
• Provide guidance on client due diligence and source of funds queries.
• Investigate screening alerts and support enhanced due diligence.

Skills

Client due diligence

Compliance knowledge

Anti-money laundering regulations

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Risk-based decision making

Job description

We are working with a leading law firm to recruit a Compliance Analyst. Within this role, you will support the firm’s client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes, helping to manage compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and internal policies. This includes conducting due diligence, reviewing client risks, investigating alerts related to sanctions and reputational concerns, and advising colleagues on financial compliance matters.

The firm is seeking an individual with at least two years’ experience in client due diligence and compliance within a legal environment. Experience working with Money Laundering Regulations and a strong understanding of client onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes is essential.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting client and matter risk assessments to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
• Providing clear guidance on client due diligence and source of funds queries
• Investigating screening alerts and supporting enhanced due diligence procedures
• Acting as a key point of contact for compliance queries across the firm
• Escalating complex or reputational issues with recommendations for action
• Contributing to compliance projects, including training and policy updates
• Building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Promoting a positive compliance culture across the organisation

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, risk-based decisions under pressure. They should be proactive, organised, and confident in managing competing priorities within a dynamic environment.