Compliance Officer/Analyst

We have a couple of exciting opportunities within a growing compliance and risk function at a London Boutique Law firm for two people to join their risk and Compliance team in a compliance officer/analyst role. They are looking for candidates that have strong AML, EDD and end to end corporate onboarding experience within a law firm or professional services firm. The successful candidates will work closely with the team to assist in the management of the client and matter onboarding process, and help ensure that the firm complies with the relevant regulations. In this role, you will be part of a relatively small team so the ability to get involved in a variety of different compliance activities and projects are there, which leads this role to particularly suit a candidate who is looking to actively expand their knowledge and experience in the risk and compliance field. It is a hybrid role 3 days a week in their London office, based in the city.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that robust client due diligence (CDD) is conducted when onboarding clients with particular focus on CDD for corporate entities and more complex structures; Liaising with fee earners to ensure that any outstanding information for onboarding, including conflict checks, AML checks and Risk Assessments are completed; Conducting screening (e.g. Sanctions, PEPs, adverse media) and dealing with ongoing monitoring of enhanced due diligence clients and updating and maintaining central registers; Answering AML queries and escalating to the MLCO and MLRO where required; Managing a shared inbox of incoming requests for new client and new matter openings, and ensuring that emails and requests are dealt with in a timely manner; Supporting the team with other risk and compliance projects and working on the agreed priorities of the team in accordance with the firm’s strategic priorities; Carrying out administrative duties and other ad-hoc activities as required

Requirements

Strong AML, EDD and end to end corporate onboarding experience within a law firm or professional services firm; Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience in a risk and compliance role; Prior experience in reviewing risk assessments and experience in client onboarding; Experience with dealing with regulatory queries and general risk and compliance matters in a law firm; Strong attention to detail and an ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner; Excellent analytical skills and a high standard of written and oral communication; Strong IT skills; Willingness to learn, develop and demonstrate proactive behaviour in a fast evolving environment

Nice to have

Experience in completing CDD/KYC for corporate entities and exposure to complex corporate structures; Experience using LSEG platform of Woldcheck