Legal Risk & Compliance Analyst

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global firm in Sheffield is seeking to hire a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have 6-12 months of experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector. Responsibilities include conducting client due diligence and managing client information on the finance system. The role offers benefits such as a flexible hybrid working policy, up to 25 days holiday, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

Holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector.
• A strong desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) from an AML perspective.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments.
• Administer company searches on new client engagements.
• Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow process.
• Manage client information on the finance system.
• Handle enquiries regarding client data and compliance.

Skills

Good time-management skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Job description

Sewell Wallis is recruiting on behalf of a global firm located in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with operations spanning 40+ countries and more than 50 offices worldwide.

As part of ongoing expansion, the business is looking to appoint a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

The right candidate for this Junior Analyst role will have 6-12 months of experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector.

What will you be doing?

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from an AML, sanctions and reputational risk perspective.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments considering the client's jurisdiction, legal, regulatory position and commercial activities, among other risk factors.
• Administer company searches on all new client engagements, determining if there is a PEP, sanction or negative media/press issue identified.
• Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow process and escalate any issues as necessary to senior members of the team.
• Manage the client information held on the firm's finance system to ensure that the information held is accurate.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms and client data held on the firm's finance system, and general regulatory and compliance enquiries as required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Good time‑management skills to prioritise workloads and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills and a practical, common‑sense approach to resolve issues.
• A strong desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry, along with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

What's on offer?

• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

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