Compliance Manager

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to supervise compliance analysts and ensure adherence to CDD / KYC regulations. You will provide risk-based advice, manage work allocation, and produce management reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in law firm compliance and managing junior colleagues. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while mentoring team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in law firm compliance, particularly with CDD / KYC.
• Experience managing or supporting junior team members.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CDD / KYC ongoing monitoring and matter risk assessments.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance queries.
• Provide risk-based advice aligned with AML regulations.

Skills

Experience in law firm compliance

CDD / KYC knowledge

Team management

Risk assessment

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a leading UK law firm to hire a Compliance Manager to join their team.

In this role, you’ll lead and supervise a team of compliance analysts responsible for CDD / KYC ongoing monitoring and matter risk assessments, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard and in line with regulatory requirements. You’ll act as a central point of expertise within the team, supporting fee earners and stakeholders across the firm while helping to develop and mentor junior colleagues in a fast‑paced, high-volume environment.

The firm is looking for someone with prior experience working in law firm compliance, particularly across CDD / KYC and ideally matter risk assessments, along with experience managing or supporting junior team members.

The responsibilities will include :

• Supervising analysts undertaking CDD / KYC ongoing monitoring and matter risk assessments
• Acting as a point of contact for compliance queries from analysts, fee earners, and stakeholders
• Providing clear, risk-based advice aligned with AML regulations and internal policies
• Prioritising and allocating work to meet strict service level agreements
• Producing regular and bespoke management and progress reports
• Carrying out quality checks and audits to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporti...