Risk & Compliance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Silver Circle law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Oxford. This role involves supporting Risk Management functions, ensuring compliance and high standards while gaining valuable exposure in a respected legal environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, managing various tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background ideally in law.
• Experience in risk or compliance is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Worldcheck searches and sanctions checks.
• Assisting with information barriers and monitoring tasks.
• Managing client due diligence documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

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Risk & Compliance Assistant, Oxford District

Client:

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location:

Oxford District, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a leading Silver Circle law firm to hire a Risk & Compliance Assistant in Oxford. In this role, you will support the firm’s Risk Management function, ensuring regulatory compliance and high professional standards.

The firm seeks an organized and driven individual with a strong academic background, ideally holding a law degree (2:1 or above) and some experience in risk, compliance, or a legal environment.

The responsibilities include:

• Conducting Worldcheck searches, sanctions checks, and adverse media screening
• Assisting with setting up and maintaining information barriers
• Supporting ongoing monitoring of clients, matters, and screening alerts
• Handling matter maintenance tasks, such as client and matter updates
• Organizing client due diligence folders and assisting with reporting data entry
• Maintaining and improving team resources, such as intranet content
• Providing general support and responding to ad hoc team queries
• Managing the inbox and prioritizing requests

The ideal candidate will have clear and confident communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm where you will gain valuable exposure to risk management and compliance within a supportive team.

If this role interests you, please apply today to learn more.

Not the right fit? Explore other risk and compliance roles or contact our team at 0207 117 2542.