We are looking for a Risk and Compliance analyst to join our small team and assist with AML checks, risk and compliance, and conflict checks.

This is a varied role managing the firm’s New Business Intake (NBI) procedures and to assist generally with the day to day function of the Compliance Department.

Previous experience of working in a Risk & Compliance Department is essential. It is crucial that the successful candidate has a good eye for detail and an appreciation of the bigger picture. You will be confident in building good working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the business in the efficient and effective discharge of its regulatory duties;
• Carrying out AML and conflict checks;
• Assisting staff in opening files for both existing and new clients;
• Carrying out online AML and credit/sanctions checks for both existing and new clients;
• Online research into prospective clients before on-boarding;
• Identify possible conflict situations and escalating to senior staff in accordance with the firm’s NBI procedures;
• Daily maintenance of client ID and company information, both electronically and in hard format.
• Assisting with file audits to ensure client files meet regulations;
• Keeping an up to date register of undertakings and circulating to staff on a monthly basis;
• Keeping an up to date register of gifts/hospitality and sending quarterly reminder to staff that gifts/hospitality must be reported to Compliance;
• Keeping an up to date register of internal breaches;
• Ad-hoc compliance tasks as instructed by the Compliance Manager and COLP.

Required skills and qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Experience

• Experience in a similar role within the legal sector is essential.

Hybrid working

The role requires 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.