Compliance Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm in Southampton seeks a Compliance Analyst to join their team. The role involves supporting client onboarding and due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience in compliance operations. Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for career advancement in compliance.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years in onboarding or compliance operations within professional services.
• Interest in developing compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Administer client onboarding process and due diligence.
• Verify client identity and conduct necessary searches.
• Review existing due diligence for accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with stakeholders to clarify CDD requirements.
• Maintain data management systems and electronic files.
• Support compliance projects and senior team members.

Skills

Experience in CDD or AML role

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Proactivity in fast-paced environment

Education

ICA qualification

Job description

We are working with a leading offshore law firm to hire a Compliance Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your compliance career!

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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

• Administering the client take‑on 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

They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to work proactively in a fast‑paced environment. Strong organisational ability, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in developing your compliance expertise will be essential.

If you’re looking to build your career in a progressive and well‑respected compliance function, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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