Compliance Analyst - Global Law Firm

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their dynamic Risk & Compliance team in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with UK anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. As a Compliance Analyst, you will conduct client due diligence, assist in risk assessments, and support the legal team in adhering to compliance policies. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in a compliance role within a law firm and possess relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking firm that values proactive team players and offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of compliance/risk management experience in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption laws.

Aufgaben

• Conduct client due diligence investigations for new and existing clients.
• Assist in performing risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Advise and support lawyers in complying with AML policies.

Kenntnisse

Compliance Knowledge

Risk Management

Client Due Diligence

AML Regulations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ausbildung

Certification in Compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma)

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Compliance Analyst

Location: London

Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 from home

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join the dynamic Risk & Compliance team of one of our global, law firm clients at their London office. As a Compliance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the firm meets its compliance obligations under UK anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations, as well as other economic crime legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Firm’s AML/CTF compliance policies, controls, and procedures.
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) investigations for new and existing clients.
• Assist in performing risk assessments and compliance reviews for the Firm’s clients, matters, and third-party relationships.
• Monitor active matters and update CDD records as required.
• Advise and support lawyers and their assistants in complying with the Firm’s AML policies.
• Maintain and update compliance documentation.
• Assist with the transition to a new AML records platform.
• Contribute to internal audits, investigations, and reporting related to compliance risks.
• Provide general day-to-day support to the Compliance Team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in a compliance/risk management role in a law firm supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Certification in Compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption laws.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive and proactive approach.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services