Compliance Specialist

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite international law firm is seeking a Compliance Specialist to oversee client onboarding processes primarily in London. The candidate will ensure compliance with AML, client due diligence, and sanctions policies, while leveraging multilingual skills in French and English. A minimum of 3 years' experience in AML or financial crime is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in AML/Financial Crime and Sanctions.
• Experience ideally within a multinational law firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding of clients, matters, and third-party payors.
• Respond to queries regarding AML and sanctions legislation.
• Monitor regulatory changes across relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in Arabic

Job description

Overview

We’re partnering with an elite international law firm to recruit a Compliance Specialist. This role will primarily oversee client and matter onboarding in the Paris office, while also providing support to teams in the Middle East and Germany. The focus is on ensuring all onboarding processes comply with the firm’s AML, client due diligence, and sanctions screening policies.

Location

The position can be based in London (preferred), Paris, Munich, or Frankfurt.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding of clients, matters, and third-party payors in line with AML, CDD, and sanctions/export control policies.
• Respond to queries regarding AML and sanctions legislation, regulations, and firm policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes across relevant jurisdictions and assist with policy and procedure updates in collaboration with Compliance leadership.
• Stay current with new guidance and best practices by attending relevant AML and sanctions training as needed.

Language Requirements

• Applicants must be fluent in both French and English. Additional proficiency in German and/or Arabic is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in AML/Financial Crime and Sanctions, ideally within a multinational law firm

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