Junior Compliance Analyst

LJ Recruitment; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment seeks a Junior Compliance Analyst to join a busy Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. The role supports client and matter intake, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

You will learn and contribute across AML, due diligence, conflicts, and research using compliance databases and IT systems, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels and supporting UK and international operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in client due diligence or conflict analysis is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of SRA or equivalent professional conduct rules relating to conflicts and confidentiality is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Analysts across new client and matter intake.
• Conduct client due diligence checks and determine appropriate levels of due diligence.
• Carry out conflict searches and identify, resolve, or escalate potential conflict issues.
• Use internal and external databases to conduct research as part of the due diligence process.
• Assess risk profiles for new and existing clients and escalate concerns as required.
• Provide advice to colleagues on AML, inception, and conflict-related queries.
• Ensure information barriers are correctly created and maintained.
• Assist the wider Risk Team with ad hoc compliance queries.
• Participate in team and firmwide projects, supporting UK and international operations.

Skills

Client due diligence

AML awareness

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Organised

Adaptable

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Compliance databases

IT systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Compliance Analyst to join a busy and supportive Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in risk management, compliance, or client due diligence within a professional services environment.

You will support the Business Acceptance Manager and Senior Analysts across all aspects of new client and matter intake, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tasks relating to all aspects of client and matter inception.
• Conduct client due diligence checks and determine appropriate levels of due diligence in line with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
• Carry out conflict searches and identify, resolve, or escalat...e potential conflict issues.
• Use internal and external databases to conduct research as part of the due diligence process.
• Assess risk profiles for new and existing clients and escalate concerns as required.
• Provide advice to colleagues on AML, inception, and conflict-related queries.
• Ensure information barriers are correctly created and maintained.
• Assist the wider Risk Team with ad hoc compliance queries.
• Participate in team and firmwide projects, supporting UK and international operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in client due diligence or conflict analysis is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of SRA or equivalent professional conduct rules relating to conflicts and confidentiality is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to research and summarise findings clearly.
• Analytical thinker able to draw reasoned conclusions from data.
• Confident dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support others.
• Comfortable adapting to new systems, processes, and technologies.

Attributes

• Professional, client-focused, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Enthusiastic about risk management and compliance.
• Reliable, hard-working, and committed to continuous learning.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Able to use initiative and adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Understands the importance of aligning personal and team goals with business objectives.

Education & Background

• A university degree is preferred.
• Experience in a professional, legal, or financial environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with compliance databases and IT systems is desirable.
• Open to graduate applicants seeking to build a career in risk and compliance.

Working Arrangements

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm (with occasional early or late shifts: 8:00-16:00 or 11:00-19:00).
• Hybrid Working: Minimum of 3 days per week in the Liverpool office.
• 12 months FTC