Overview

Senior Compliance Analyst – 6 Month FTC

Top-tier US law firm is recruiting a Senior Compliance Analyst to join their London office on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary to £80,000 (depending on experience) + fantastic perks including free breakfast and lunch daily!
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)

In this role you will work closely with the London Risk & Compliance team and assist the firm with meeting its compliance obligations under the UK AML and CTF Regulations and other economic crime legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Firm’s AML/CTF compliance policies, controls, and procedures (PC&Ps)
• Conducting client due diligence (CDD) investigations for new and existing clients in accordance with the Firm’s AML PC&Ps
• Assist in performing risk assessments and compliance reviews for the firm’s clients, matters, and third-party relationships
• Assist with the on-going monitoring of active matters and, where required, updating of CDD records
• Assist with transition to new AML records platform
• Contribute to internal audits, investigations, and reporting related to compliance risks

Skills & Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in a compliance/risk management role in a law firm supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• Certification in Compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) or a related field is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption laws
• Experience in conducting KYC/AML due diligence and regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Elite, Orbis and World-Check