Senior Compliance Analyst

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to support client onboarding and compliance initiatives. Candidates should have at least three years’ experience in client due diligence and a strong understanding of AML regulations. This role offers the opportunity to guide junior colleagues and contribute to firmwide compliance projects.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in client due diligence within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations.
• Excellent communication and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence and support risk assessments.
• Provide advice on CDD, KYC, and AML queries.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Interpreting regulations and policies to make informed, risk-based decisions and escalating complex issues where appropriate
• Contributing to wider compliance projects, including training, updating guidance and supporting initiatives across the firm
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting with training and allocation of work
• Building strong internal relationships and promoting a positive compliance culture

Skills

Client due diligence

AML regulations

Communication skills

Judgment and reasoning

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading international law firm to recruit a Senior Compliance Analyst in Manchester. In this role, you’ll support the business with client onboarding, due diligence and ongoing monitoring, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You’ll also play a key part in guiding junior colleagues and contributing to firmwide compliance initiatives.

The firm is looking for someone with at least three years’ experience in client due diligence within a law firm, ideally with strong knowledge of AML regulations and exposure to client onboarding and monitoring processes.

Base pay range

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Responsibilities

• Conducting client due diligence and supporting with risk assessments in line with AML regulations and firm policies
• Providing clear and pragmatic advice on CDD, KYC, source of funds, third-party payments and general AML queries
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for colleagues across the firm on compliance matters
• Interpreting regulations and policies to make informed, risk-based decisions and escalating complex issues where appropriate
• Contributing to wider compliance projects, including training, updating guidance and supporting initiatives across the firm
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting with training and allocation of work
• Building strong internal relationships and promoting a positive compliance culture

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in client due diligence within a law firm, with strong knowledge of AML regulations
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, strong reasoning abilities and superb attention to detail
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international firm in a visible and impactful role.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or call the team at 0207 117 2542.

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom