Risk and Compliance Analyst

QED Legal LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to support their compliance function. This role offers hands-on experience in AML, risk management, and compliance, ideal for those early in their compliance career. The position features a salary up to £40k, opportunities for internal progression, and comprehensive company benefits.

Benefits

Good opportunity for internal progression and development

Exposure to a true generalist role

Great company wide benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in legal compliance.
• Understanding of AML, SRA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Complete AML checks, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and enhanced due diligence.
• Advise fee earners on AML, CDD, conflicts, sanctions, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct conflict checks, sanctions reviews, and identity verification.
• Monitor the Compliance inbox and respond to staff queries.
• Review engagement letters and maintain accurate client and matter records.
• Deliver new joiner and ad-hoc compliance training.
• Maintain compliance registers and support policy adherence across the firm.
• Assist with audits, investigations, and ad-hoc compliance projects.
• Provide support to the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Risk & Compliance Analyst

London

Up to £40k

We’re working with a fabulous UK law firm with a long history of advising private clients, commercial enterprises, and high‑growth businesses.

Now looking to add a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their growing team, supporting the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider compliance function.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their compliance career who wants broad, hands‑on experience across AML, risk management, client onboarding, conflicts, and general compliance.

The Role?

• Complete AML checks, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and enhanced due diligence
• Advise fee earners on AML, CDD, conflicts, sanctions, and compliance requirements
• Conduct conflict checks, sanctions reviews, and identity verification
• Monitor the Compliance inbox and respond to staff queries
• Review engagement letters and maintain accurate client and matter records
• Deliver new joiner and ad‑hoc compliance training
• Maintain compliance registers and support policy adherence across the firm
• Assist with audits, investigations, and ad‑hoc compliance projects
• Provide support to the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider team

About you?

• Minimum 1 year in legal compliance
• Understanding of AML, SRA compliance
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £40k
• Good opportunity for internal progression and development
• Exposure to a true generalist role
• Great company wide benefits

Interested?

Know someone who could be great?

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