Risk & Compliance Officer

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer for a leading London law firm. You will support the AML and regulatory compliance framework within a collaborative Risk & Compliance team, ensuring client onboarding and ongoing monitoring meet regulatory standards.

You will review client and matter files for AML/CDD, assist with Money Laundering Regulations compliance, and act as a point of contact for AML queries from fee earners and staff. Opportunities for professional development await.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, Risk & Compliance or Financial Crime within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of CCD and AML requirements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Review new and existing client and matter files to ensure AML and CDD requirements have been met.
• Support ongoing monitoring obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for AML and compliance queries from fee earners and staff.
• Research and assist with complex AML-related matters.
• Escalate compliance concerns and identify emerging trends and risks.
• Support the development and promotion of AML best practice across the firm.

Skills

AML experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Risk & Compliance Officer | Leading London Law Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join a highly regarded London law firm. This position offers the chance to work within a collaborative and well-established Risk & Compliance team, supporting the firm's AML and regulatory compliance framework,

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing new and existing client and matter files to ensure AML and CDD requirements have been met.
• Supporting the firm's ongoing monitoring obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations.
• Acting as a point of contact for AML and compliance queries from fee earners and business services staff.
• Researching and assisting with complex AML-related matters.
• Escalating compliance concerns and identifying emerging trends and risks.
• Supporting the development and promotion of AML best practice across the firm.

About You

Suitable candidates will have:

• Previous AML, Risk & Compliance or Financial Crime experience, within a law firm.
• A strong understanding of CCD and AML requirements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a respected London law firm with a strong and supportive culture.
• Exposure to a broad range of AML, compliance and regulatory matters.
• Close collaboration with senior compliance stakeholders.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.