KYC/AML Risk & Compliance Lead

Schillings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Schillings in the UK is seeking a Risk & Compliance Executive to join our growing team. You will oversee client onboarding, manage KYC/AML policies, perform due diligence checks, and provide timely risk advice to internal teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Reporting to the Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, you will help develop and implement policies, monitor sanctions lists, coordinate supplier onboarding, and deliver training to colleagues to sustain high standards of professional

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a risk and compliance function in a regulated law firm.
• Experience with SRA regulations, KYC/CDD, conflicts of interest and sanctions compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client onboarding, performing due diligence and risk checks for new work opportunities.
• Review AML risk assessments and source of funds checks, and monitor sanctions lists.
• Assist in supplier onboarding, due diligence, contracts and risk-based recommendations.
• Deliver training and provide guidance on risk and compliance to internal teams.
• Maintain CRM data, assist with policy development and process improvements.

Skills

Risk & Compliance

KYC/CDD

Sanctions compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

Legl

OneTrust

World-Check

Companies House

Job description

Schillings in the UK is seeking a Risk & Compliance Executive to join our growing team. You will oversee client onboarding, manage KYC/AML policies, perform due diligence checks, and provide timely risk advice to internal teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Reporting to the Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, you will help develop and implement policies, monitor sanctions lists, coordinate supplier onboarding, and deliver training to colleagues to sustain high standards of professional