Risk & Compliance Analyst

CV Screen; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services firm in London is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Analyst to support regulatory compliance efforts. The role requires experience in legal compliance, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. A competitive salary of £40,000 with excellent benefits including private health insurance and ongoing training opportunities is offered. Suitable candidates will thrive in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

Private health and dental insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidised fitness club membership

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within legal or professional services compliance.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, data protection, and client onboarding requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk and Compliance team in maintaining adherence to regulatory and professional standards.
• Monitor the shared compliance inbox and respond or escalate queries.
• Review contracts and client risk assessments to identify and manage risks.
• Maintain compliance registers, records, and documentation as per firm policies.
• Contribute to compliance projects including data protection reviews and supplier screening.

Skills

Legal or professional services compliance

AML regulations

Data protection

Client onboarding requirements

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Risk and Compliance Analyst

London | £40,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk and Compliance Analyst to join a prestigious and expanding professional services firm based in Central London. You’ll support the Risk and Compliance team in ensuring the firm meets all regulatory and professional obligations, working closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. This is a fantastic role for someone with solid legal compliance experience who enjoys variety, responsibility, and contributing to a high-performing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Risk and Compliance team in maintaining adherence to regulatory and professional standards.

• Monitor the shared compliance inbox and respond to or escalate queries appropriately.

• Review contracts and client risk assessments, identifying and managing potential risks.

• Maintain compliance registers, records, and documentation in line with firm policies.

• Contribute to compliance projects including data protection reviews, supplier screening, and due diligence checks.

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience within legal or professional services compliance.

• Strong understanding of AML regulations, data protection, and client onboarding requirements.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, professional approach.

Salary & Benefits

A salary of £40,000 is offered, together with an excellent benefits package including private health and dental insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, EAP, and subsidised fitness club membership. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Location

Based in London, this role is easily commutable from Westminster, Kensington, Islington, Camden, Hackney, and Fulham.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

Compliance Officer | Legal Compliance Analyst | Risk & Governance Specialist | AML Analyst