Compliance Officer/Analyst

Overview

In this role you support a growing compliance and risk function within a London boutique law firm. You’ll help manage client and matter onboarding and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Working in a small team, you’ll engage in a variety of compliance activities and projects to broaden your risk expertise. The role is hybrid, offering London-based office days and ongoing development within a dynamic practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (3 days in London office)
• permanent role
• salary 40,000–50,000

Responsibilities

• Perform robust client due diligence (CDD), with focus on corporate entities and complex structures
• Coordinate with fee earners to gather onboarding information, conflict checks, AML checks, and risk assessments
• Conduct screening (Sanctions, PEPs, adverse media) and monitor enhanced due diligence clients; update central registers
• Respond to AML queries and escalate to MLCO/MLRO as needed
• Manage a shared inbox for new client/matter openings; ensure timely handling of requests
• Support risk and compliance projects aligned with team priorities and firm strategy
• Perform administrative tasks and ad-hoc activities as required

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years in risk and compliance, preferably in a law or professional services firm
• Experience reviewing risk assessments and client onboarding
• Experience completing CDD/KYC for corporate entities; exposure to complex structures is advantageous
• Experience handling regulatory queries in a law firm context
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong analytical skills
• Strong IT skills
• Willingness to learn and be proactive in a fast-evolving environment

• Attention to detail
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• AML/EDD
• CDD/KYC for corporate entities
• Sanctions checks

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