Compliance Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their team in the United Kingdom. You will support client onboarding and due diligence, ensuring AML/CFT obligations are met and regulatory standards are upheld.

You will verify client information, perform research, and maintain records, working with Partners and senior colleagues to scope and execute CDD requirements. A background in CDD/AML within professional services is preferred, and ICA qualification would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CDD or AML role within a professional services environment.
• At least two years' exposure to onboarding or compliance operations.
• ICA qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administering the client intake process and determining required due diligence in line with firm policies
• Verifying client identity documentation and conducting open-source and database searches
• Reviewing existing due diligence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance
• Liaising with Partners, Fee Earners, and clients to clarify matter scope and CDD requirements
• Preparing due diligence profiles and supporting submissions to senior compliance stakeholders
• Maintaining data management systems, electronic filing, and statistical records
• Supporting senior compliance team members and contributing to compliance-related projects

Job description

We are working with a leading offshore law firm to hire a Compliance Analyst to join their team.

In this role, you’ll support the client onboarding and due diligence process, ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations and maintains robust standards under AML/CFT legislation. You’ll work closely with Partners, Fee Earners, and senior compliance colleagues to gather, review, and verify client information, carry out research, and keep key systems and records up to date.

The firm is looking for someone with experience in a CDD or AML role, ideally with at least two years’ exposure to onboarding or compliance operations within a professional services environment. An ICA qualification would be an advantage.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering the client intake process and determining required due diligence in line with firm policies
• Verifying client identity documentation and conducting open-source and database searches
• Reviewing existing due diligence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance
• Liaising with Partners, Fee Earners, and clients to clarify matter scope and CDD requirements
• Preparing due diligence profiles and supporting submissions to senior compliance stakeholders
• Maintaining data management systems, electronic filing, and statistical records
• Supporting senior compliance team members and contributing to compliance-related projects