Compliance Executive – AML & Onboarding (Hybrid, Cardiff)

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Compliance Executive in Cardiff, offering hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on day-to-day compliance, AML checks, client onboarding and regulatory monitoring within a growing compliance team.

You will work closely with the Compliance Manager and support the firm’s risk management activities across audits, file reviews and reporting. Previous law firm compliance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within a law firm or regulated professional services environment.
• Experience with AML, client onboarding and onboarding processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding and ongoing compliance processes.
• Conduct AML, sanctions and source of funds checks.
• Maintain compliance records and tracking systems.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support with compliance procedures, audits and file reviews.
• Record and track complaints, breaches and risk matters.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory reviews and audits.
• Maintain training records and generate compliance reports.
• Support projects and process improvement in regulatory work.
• Liaise with colleagues to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

AML experience

Client onboarding

Sanctions checks

Source of funds checks

File reviews

Regulatory monitoring

Risk management

Job description

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Compliance Executive in Cardiff, offering hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on day-to-day compliance, AML checks, client onboarding and regulatory monitoring within a growing compliance team.

You will work closely with the Compliance Manager and support the firm’s risk management activities across audits, file reviews and reporting. Previous law firm compliance experience is preferred.