Risk & Compliance Analyst

UNCOVER; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm seeks a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its Compliance team in the UK. In this role, you will perform key responsibilities such as assisting in client processes, conducting AML checks, and supporting regulatory queries. Ideal candidates will have 6–12 months of relevant experience in a law firm environment and a keen interest in developing a career in risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of relevant experience in a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of UK’s AML regulations and SRA Codes of Conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in client and matter inception processes.
• Conduct conflict of interest checks.
• Perform AML, PEP, and sanctions checks.
• Analyse Client Due Diligence documentation.
• Support with regulatory queries.

Skills

Compliance experience

Risk assessment

Client onboarding

UK AML regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Intapp Open

NetDocs

Job description

An international law firm to looking for a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their Compliance team in either their Manchester, Leeds or Cardiff office.

The role would suit someone with 6–12 months’ compliance, risk or client onboarding experience in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Analyst:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the firm’s client and matter inception processes.
• Conduct conflict of interest checks and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Perform anti-money laundering (AML), PEP, and sanctions checks on new and existing clients.
• Analyse and review Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) documentation.
• Support the firm with regulatory queries, including the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Help maintain and implement information barriers and ethical walls where required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ideally 6–12 months of relevant experience in a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of the UK’s AML regulations and/or the SRA Codes of Conduct would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience with compliance or onboarding systems (such as Intapp Open or NetDocs) would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in developing a career in risk and compliance with a leading international law firm. Apply today or get in touch at [e-mail]