Junior Compliance Analyst – AML & Due Diligence (Hybrid)

LJ Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is hiring a Junior Compliance Analyst to support the Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. You will assist with new client and matter intake, ensuring compliance with AML and regulatory requirements.

The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the Liverpool office. A university degree is preferred and prior experience in client due diligence or a legal environment is a plus. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 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 professional conduct rules relating to conflicts and confidentiality is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tasks relating to client and matter inception.
• Conduct client due diligence checks and determine appropriate levels of due diligence in line with AML regulations.
• 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

Conflict analysis

AML knowledge

Research

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team player

Education

University degree

Graduate applicants welcome

Tools

Compliance databases

IT systems

Job description

LJ Recruitment is hiring a Junior Compliance Analyst to support the Risk and Compliance team in Liverpool. You will assist with new client and matter intake, ensuring compliance with AML and regulatory requirements.

The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the Liverpool office. A university degree is preferred and prior experience in client due diligence or a legal environment is a plus. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.