Compliance Analyst - Private Client

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support its Private Client practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in compliance, a strong understanding of AML regulations, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique chance to deepen expertise in a global legal environment, contributing to a high-performing team focused on private client compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance or paralegal role.
• Strong grasp of UK AML and sanctions frameworks.
• Familiarity with trusts and estate planning vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence and risk assessments.
• Monitor AML reviews and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with clients and support onboarding compliance.

Skills

Understanding of AML regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Intapp

Elite

World Check

Orbis

Job description

Compliance Analyst - Private Client

Location: London Status: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An international law firm is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team, supporting the firm's Private Client practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance professional or paralegal with a strong grasp of AML regulations and private wealth structures to contribute to a high-performing team in a global legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence and risk assessments in line with UK Money Laundering Regulations.
• Monitor AML reviews for Private Client matters and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain and update internal compliance records.
• Liaise with lawyers, clients, and intermediaries (e. family offices) to support onboarding and billing compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Billing teams to ensure AML procedures are followed.
• Support ongoing monitoring and contribute to compliance-related projects.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance or paralegal role within a private wealth or private client team, ideally in an international or City law firm.
• Strong understanding of UK AML and sanctions frameworks, particularly as applied to complex wealth structures.
• Familiarity with trusts, foundations, family offices, and estate planning vehicles.
• Experience with systems such as Intapp, Elite, World Check, or Orbis preferred.
• Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a small, collaborative team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious firm in a role that offers both technical depth and cross-border exposure. Ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in AML and private client compliance within a global legal setting.

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.