Hybrid AML & Compliance Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office)

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking a Compliance Assistant to join its Risk & Compliance team. You will support AML, CTF, and broader financial crime obligations while collaborating with lawyers and business services across international offices.

The role offers a hybrid model (4 days in the office, 1 day from home), opportunities to develop in regulatory risk, and exposure to client due diligence, screening, audits, and risk projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or professional services is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK AML regulations and SRA requirements is preferred.
• Interest in career in legal compliance and financial crime.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client due diligence (CDD) and know your client (KYC) investigations.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and financial crime screening using a range of compliance tools.
• Provide guidance and support to legal and support teams on AML procedures and compliance requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, compliance investigations, and risk-related projects.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Compliance and Financial Crime team.

Skills

AML / financial crime

KYC / CDD investigations

Regulatory risk awareness

Discretion & integrity

Organisation & prioritisation

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking a Compliance Assistant to join its Risk & Compliance team. You will support AML, CTF, and broader financial crime obligations while collaborating with lawyers and business services across international offices.

The role offers a hybrid model (4 days in the office, 1 day from home), opportunities to develop in regulatory risk, and exposure to client due diligence, screening, audits, and risk projects.