Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will handle AML checks, advise on risk management, and implement compliance policies. Strong experience in a similar role within a law firm and knowledge of SRA regulations are essential. This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in compliance and risk management in a collaborative office environment in London.

Benefits

Collaborative work space

Expertise enhancement in compliance and risk management

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar compliance or risk-focused role within a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of SRA regulations and legal sector money laundering risk.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML checks and maintain AML policies.
• Advise fee earners on risk management.
• Run and review conflict checks.
• Handle sanctions checks and alerts.
• Advise staff on compliance policies.
• Implement and maintain compliance procedures.
• Provide training on relevant matters.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in compliance or risk-focused roles

Knowledge of SRA regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Role

Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC

About Our Client

UK Top tier law firm with offices in London.

Job Description

This role is a varied and generalist role across all areas of risk and compliance.

• AML checks, ensuring AML policies are maintained, and reviewing documentation.
• Liaise and Partner with fee earners to advise on risk management.
• Running and reviewing conflict checks
• Running sanctions checks and responding to sanction list alerts
• Advising staff on the firm\'s compliance policies and best practice.
• Implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide training on relevant matters.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC should have:

• Experience in a similar compliance or risk-focused role within a law firm
• In depth knowledge of SRA regulations and legal sector money laundering risk.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Risk and Compliance Analyst - 12 month FTC.
• The chance to enhance your expertise in compliance and risk management in a top tier UK law firm.
• Conveniently located office in London, providing a collaborative work space.