Risk & Compliance Officer

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to provide support on regulatory compliance and conflict matters in London. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 WFH). The ideal candidate will have a Law Degree and at least 2 years of compliance experience from a law firm, along with proven AML qualifications. Exceptional benefits including annual gym membership and additional leave for long service are offered.

Benefits

Annual gym membership contribution

Long service annual leave accrual

Additional moving day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ compliance experience within a law firm.
• Proven AML experience crucial for the role.
• Excellent educational background with a Law Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in on-boarding new clients and matters.
• Conduct client due diligence and undertake AML searches.
• Maintain accurate matter information.
• Assist in preparation of annual internal file audits.

Skills

Compliance experience

Law Degree or equivalent

AML experience

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Job description

Risk & Compliance Officer

Our international law firm client is seeking to hire a Risk & Compliance Officer on a permanent basis to provide support on all areas surrounding risk, regulatory compliance and conflict matters for their London office based in the beating heart of the city.

• Salary to £45,000
• 09:30-17:30 + hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH)
• Annual gym membership contribution
• Fantastic employee benefits – including long service annual leave accrual + an additional moving day

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for someone with proven compliance experience gained from a leading law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Risk & Compliance Officer:

• Assisting in on-boarding new clients and matters and ensuring that all details are correct.
• Conducting client due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation and undertaking AML and sanctions searches on clients.
• Reviewing any changes to the client which may have an impact on client or matter risk.
• Ensuring that matter information is kept accurate and up to date.
• Assisting in the production of spreadsheets to monitor client and matter inception process status.
• Assisting Risk Lawyers in preparation of annual internal file audits.

Skills & Requirements of the Risk & Compliance Officer:

• Excellent academics with a Law Degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years’ compliance experience within a law firm is essential for this role.
• Previous AML experience.
• A high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel.