qed legal
Compliance Analyst
Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London or Edinburgh
Hybrid & Flexible Working
I'm working with a brilliant national law firm looking to expand their growing compliance function and bring on board a Compliance Analyst
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in legal compliance, AML, conflicts, CDD and KYC who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to develop their career within a well-respected firm.
The Role?
- Conducting conflict of interest checks using specialist conflicts software.
- Reviewing and assessing potential conflicts, liaising with fee earners and partners to reach commercial and compliant decisions.
- Reviewing Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
- Ensuring compliance with AML regulations, SRA requirements and internal policies.
- Carrying out company, sanctions and verification searches using a range of compliance databases.
- Reviewing beneficial ownership structures and advising on more complex CDD requirements.
- Undertaking Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) reviews where required.
- Supporting ongoing AML reviews for existing clients.
- Working closely with lawyers and stakeholders across the business to provide practical compliance guidance.
- Helping maintain high standards across client onboarding, risk management and regulatory compliance.
About you?
- Previous experience working within a law firm compliance, AML, Risk & Compliance or Business Acceptance team.
- At least 12 months' experience conducting legal conflicts checks.
- Experience reviewing CDD, KYC and AML documentation.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- The ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using legal compliance systems such as Intapp Conflicts would be advantageous, although not essential.
What's in it for you?
A genuine opportunity to progress- this firm focuses on internal development
Faulous firm wide benefits
Hybrid working (2 days in office)
A growing team, and a brilliant leadership team to work with
Interesting international work.
Interested?
Know someone who could be brilliant?
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