Compliance Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE, a major international law firm, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its Belfast team. You will facilitate smooth client and matter inception procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance across the firm's global network.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience in onboarding, risk or compliance within a law firm, with a solid AML/CDD background and strong written and verbal communication to engage internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in client onboarding, risk, or compliance in a law firm.
• Solid grounding in AML regulations and customer due diligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day client onboarding workflows with AML compliance.
• Conduct customer due diligence and identity verification checks.
• Perform risk assessments, sanctions checks, and PEP/adverse media monitoring.
• Liaise with fee earners and internal teams to gather verification documents.
• Maintain accurate client and matter records in risk/case management software.
• Support ongoing client monitoring and compliance reporting across offices.
• Identify opportunities to streamline onboarding and improve efficiency.

Skills

Client onboarding

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are working with a major international law firm to hire a Compliance Analyst to join their team. In this role you will facilitate smooth client and matter inception procedures, conducting risk assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance across the firm's global network.

The firm is looking for a compliance professional with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in client onboarding, risk, or compliance within a law firm environment. Candidates must possess a solid foundation in anti-money laundering regulations and customer due diligence, alongside strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will combine a proactive, adaptable mindset with the strong written and verbal communication abilities required to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and maintain service excellence.

The responsibilities will include:

• Executing day-to-day client onboarding workflows, ensuring strict adherence to anti-money laundering legislation and firm risk policies.
• Conducting customer due diligence, identity verification checks, and evaluating ownership structures for new and existing clients.
• Performing initial risk assessments, sanctions screening, politically exposed person checks, and adverse media monitoring.
• Liaising directly with fee earners and internal teams to gather necessary verification documentation and clear onboarding queries efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate client and matter records within internal risk management and case management software.
• Assisting with ongoing client monitoring, file updates, and routine compliance reporting across regional offices.
• Supporting the wider risk function by identifying opportunities to streamline onboarding processes and enhance operational efficiency.