Senior Compliance Analyst

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to leverage financial crime expertise in compliance matters. You will be the key escalation point for financial crime issues, including AML and sanctions. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in compliance roles, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement, and an excellent benefits package including health and wellness support and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote

Excellent health, wellness, and lifestyle benefits

On-site subsidised restaurant

City location

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or financial crime role within a law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of financial crime regulations (AML, sanctions, etc.).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sanctions applicability and determine issues for SAR submission.
• Draft SARs for approval by the Business Acceptance Manager.
• Provide expert advice on financial crime-related matters.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Financial crime knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Compliance Analyst

An exciting opportunity for a proactive Senior Compliance Analyst to make a real impact, leveraging advanced financial crime expertise at a top global law firm in London. In this role, you will be the key escalation point for financial crime matters across the firm, including AML, counter‑terrorist financing, anti‑bribery and corruption, sanctions, and tax evasion prevention.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• Excellent health, wellness, and lifestyle benefits including enhanced family leave packages
• On‑site subsidised restaurant and coffee bar
• City location

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Compliance Analyst:

• Advise on sanctions applicability and determine if issues require SAR submission to the NCA
• Draft SARs for approval by the Business Acceptance Manager and MLRO
• Provide expert advice to partners and fee earners on financial crime‑related matters
• Ensure compliance with anti‑bribery and corruption policies by monitoring the gifts and hospitality register
• Assist with training needs identification and delivery within the Business Acceptance team
• Support regulatory visits, audits, and annual AML reviews

Skills & Requirements of the Senior Compliance Analyst:

• Proven experience in a compliance, risk, or financial crime role within a law firm
• Advanced knowledge of financial crime regulations and best practices (AML, sanctions, anti‑bribery, tax evasion prevention)
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage complex issues
• Excellent communication skills to advise stakeholders at all levels