Senior Compliance Analyst - Elite US Law Firm

Pembury Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team. This role offers the chance to shape compliance processes, manage junior staff, and interact with senior leadership. Responsibilities include conducting risk-based CDD reviews and contributing to the firm's compliance framework. The position promises a competitive salary of up to £80,000 and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance roles, ideally in a legal or financial environment.
• Ability to manage junior colleagues and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based CDD reviews on new and existing clients.
• Oversee junior team members and guide them in compliance processes.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Risk management

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced compliance professional to join a prestigious international law firm in London as a Senior Compliance Analyst. This newly created role sits within the firm’s dynamic Risk & Compliance team and offers the chance to take on responsibility, manage junior colleagues, and gain exposure to senior stakeholders across London and New York.

Why Apply?

• Shape a newly created role within a growing Risk & Compliance team.
• Earn a competitive salary of up to £80,000, alongside generous benefits and perks.
• Gain career development opportunities through mentoring responsibilities and direct interaction with senior leadership.

You’ll be part of a small but highly effective Risk & Compliance team advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance issues. Reporting to the Financial Crime Lawyer and the Associate Director of Risk & Compliance, you will take ownership of risk-based CDD reviews, oversee junior team members, and contribute to the firm’s financial crime compliance framework. This is a hands- on, visible role offering international collaboration and long‑term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based CDD reviews on new and existing clients, matters, and third-party relationships.