Compliance Analyst

Taylor Root; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary & benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

Taylor Root is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit an AML Risk & Compliance Analyst for a 12-month FTC in London. The role focuses on CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP screening, and regulatory audits within a collaborative risk & compliance team.

You will assess AML risks, prepare reports, and maintain records to support compliant client onboarding in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Qualifications

• AML, CDD or financial crime experience, ideally within a law firm
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communication with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive approach and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Conducting client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on corporate and individual clients
• Performing PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening
• Researching complex ownership and corporate structures
• Assessing AML and financial crime risks for new and existing clients
• Preparing AML reports and recommendations for approval
• Maintaining accurate compliance records and databases
• Assisting with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews
• Supporting regulatory audits and compliance projects
• Collaborating with partners to facilitate efficient client onboarding

Skills

AML experience

CDD/EDD

UK AML regs

Sanctions screening

PEP screening

Research skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Compliance Analyst - 12m FTC

A leading international law firm is seeking an AML Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its established Risk & Compliance team in London.

London | Hybrid Working (2 days in office) | International Law Firm

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with AML and client due diligence experience gained within a law firm or professional services environment who is looking to further develop their career in a highly regarded and collaborative team.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on both corporate and individual clients
• Performing PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening
• Researching complex ownership and corporate structures
• Assessing AML and financial crime risks associated with new and existing clients
• Preparing AML reports and recommendations for approval
• Maintaining accurate compliance records and databases
• Assisting with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews
• Supporting regulatory audits and compliance projects
• Working closely with partners and stakeholders to facilitate efficient client onboarding

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous AML, CDD or financial crime experience, ideally within a law firm
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm
• Exposure to complex and high-profile matters
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement