Compliance Officer – AML & Conflicts, London

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE in London is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the Business Acceptance team across conflict searches, client and matter openings, sanctions screening and due diligence. You will have AML and conflicts knowledge, be able to engage senior stakeholders, prioritise under pressure, and adapt to changing processes.

An undergraduate degree is required; Intapp Open experience is desirable. Join an ambitious international law firm and contribute to robust compliance controls

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required in a relevant field.
• Proven compliance experience within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation and conflicts rules.
• Excellent research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse conflict search results using Intapp Open to identify potential regulatory and commercial conflicts and help facilitate their resolution.
• Manage incoming requests for new clients and new matters, ensuring business acceptance requirements are addressed efficiently.
• Research new clients for client due diligence purposes and support fee earners in obtaining the required information and documentation.
• Implement and maintain information barriers in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Conduct sanctions screening and escalate potential concerns appropriately.
• Work closely with IT and Accounts to resolve issues and maintain effective processes.
• Assist with testing software upgrades and other technology changes relevant to the Business Acceptance team.
• Contribute to the consistent application of AML and conflicts procedures across the firm’s international operations.
• Build knowledge of relevant systems, processes, and procedures while responding effectively to changing business needs.

Skills

AML expertise

Conflict of interest

Research & analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE in London is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the Business Acceptance team across conflict searches, client and matter openings, sanctions screening and due diligence. You will have AML and conflicts knowledge, be able to engage senior stakeholders, prioritise under pressure, and adapt to changing processes.

An undergraduate degree is required; Intapp Open experience is desirable. Join an ambitious international law firm and contribute to robust compliance controls