Compliance Analyst

Larbey Evans Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team. The role involves overseeing AML reviews, conducting client due diligence, and supporting high-profile clients in collaboration with senior lawyers. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in compliance or as a paralegal, with a strong understanding of the UK AML framework. This position offers a salary of up to £60,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Free breakfast

Free lunch

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal or compliance professional in a top-tier Private Client / Private Wealth team.
• Experience with automated business intake and AML-related information collection.
• Solid grasp of Private Client / Private Wealth structures and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all open and pending AML reviews.
• Conduct client due diligence reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Knowledge of UK AML and sanctions framework

Experience in client due diligence

Tools

Intapp

Elite

World Check

Orbis

Job description

Overview

Compliance Analyst

This is a unique opportunity for a compliance professional or a paralegal to join a top-tier US law firm as a Compliance Analyst in their London office on a permanent basis.

• Salary to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
• Excellent employee benefits and perks to include free breakfast and lunch daily!

This newly created role will support the firm’s Risk & Compliance team and its high-profile Private Client / Private Wealth practice, working closely with the Associate Director of Risk & Compliance and senior lawyers in both London and New York assisting with AML and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and keep track of all open and pending AML reviews on clients and matters opened by the Private Client / Private Wealth team
• Conduct client due diligence reviews and risk assessments for the Private Client / Private Wealth team clients and their structures (e.g. trusts, foundations, corporate entities)
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of Private Client / Private Wealth team clients and matters in coordination with the firm’s Risk & Compliance team
• Assist communications with the Private Client / Private Wealth team (in London and New York), as well as clients and intermediaries (e.g. family offices)

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal or compliance professional in a top-tier Private Client / Private Wealth team, ideally within an international or City law firm
• Prior experience in using automated business intake and/or workflow system (e.g. Intapp, Elite) and AML-related information collection and screening sources (e.g. World Check, Orbis) preferred
• Solid grasp of the UK AML and sanctions framework and a strong understanding of Private Client / Private Wealth structures and strategies
• Strong research and analytical skills