Risk & Compliance Business Analyst (VA887)

Carey Olsen; Southampton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Training and development support

Job summary

Carey Olsen is seeking a Risk & Compliance Business Analyst to join its Compliance department in Southampton/Jersey. The role focuses on enhancing AML, sanctions and client due diligence processes, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, testing and system improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience in risk and compliance, and the ability to work with stakeholders across jurisdictions to strengthen controls and enable compliant onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, risk and compliance environments.
• Familiarity with client onboarding and due diligence processes.
• Strong data interrogation and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse management information for regulatory oversight.
• Enhance AML, sanctions, and screening systems and controls.
• Conduct user acceptance testing to meet business requirements.
• Provide expertise on client onboarding and due diligence activities.
• Contribute to regulatory projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AML & risk compliance

Data analysis

Client onboarding / CDD

Excel advanced

UAT

Systems/process improvement

Stakeholder management

Intapp Intake experience

Education

ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (desirable)

Tools

RiskScreen

Intapp Intake

Job description

Risk & Compliance Business Analyst (VA887)

Location:

• Southampton
• Jersey

Department: Compliance

Experience: Excellent analytical and data interrogation skills are essential. ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

If you're looking to combine analytical problem-solving with regulatory expertise, this role offers the opportunity to help shape and enhance key risk and compliance processes within a leading offshore law firm. You'll work across systems, projects, screening, client onboarding and management information, helping to strengthen controls while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Risk & Compliance colleagues, Partners and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of AML, sanctions and client due diligence activities. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys analysing data, improving processes and using systems expertise to support effective compliance outcomes.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Develop and analyse management information to support regulatory oversight and informed decision making.
• Enhance, test and improve AML, sanctions and screening systems, processes and controls.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and help ensure system changes meet business requirements.
• Provide expertise on client onboarding, customer due diligence and sanctions screening activities.
• Contribute to regulatory projects, training initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.

What you’ll bring

• AML, Risk & Compliance or CDD/client onboarding experience.
• RiskScreen screening tool experience.
• Strong data analysis and advanced Excel skills.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) experience.
• Experience contributing to systems, process improvement or project-based work.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF requirements and client due diligence processes.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Jersey AML/CFT/CPF knowledge and Intapp Intake experience advantageous.
• ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (or equivalent qualification) advantageous but not essential.

Who you are

• Detail-oriented, organised and methodical in your approach.
• A confident communicator who can build effective working relationships.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• Keen to learn, develop and contribute to a strong compliance culture.

What we offer in return

• 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per financial year
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Training and development support