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 a team of compliance analysts responsible for CDD/KYC monitoring and risk assessments. The ideal candidate has experience in law firm compliance, particularly in managing compliance functions and supporting team members. This role involves providing risk-based advice, conducting audits, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers significant leadership opportunities within a respected firm focused on making impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in law firm compliance, especially with CDD/KYC.
• Experience in leading or mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to provide risk-based advice aligned with AML regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise analysts in CDD/KYC ongoing monitoring.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance queries.
• Produce management and progress reports.
• Carry out audits for accuracy and consistency.
• Mentor and coach compliance analysts.

Skills

Law firm compliance experience

CDD/KYC knowledge

Team management skills

Risk assessment capabilities

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 supporting analysts at varying levels of experience
• Collaborating with other team leaders to support the effective running of the wider team

This is a great opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a respected and award-winning firm, offering exposure to high-volume compliance operations and the chance to make a real impact on team performance and development.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a high-performing compliance team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.