Compliance Executive, Belfast

Compliance Executive

Belfast
Full-Time, Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits

A well-established professional services organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Executive to join its Risk & Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in AML, onboarding, compliance or regulatory administration within a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will support the ongoing delivery of compliance, onboarding, quality assurance and risk management processes while working closely with internal stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding and matter opening processes in line with AML and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct KYC, CDD, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Review and process engagement documentation, ensuring records are accurate and compliant.
• Support fee earners and internal teams with onboarding, compliance and file management queries.
• Assist with compliance remediation activities, audits, file reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Escalate potential compliance or financial crime risks appropriately and maintain accurate records.
• Support file lifecycle management, including file opening, archiving, retention and closure procedures.
• Maintain compliance systems, workflows, registers and management information reports.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of compliance procedures.
• Assist with training, awareness activities and maintaining a strong compliance culture across the business.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience in compliance, AML, onboarding, risk, or quality assurance within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and client due diligence processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good IT and systems experience, including workflow or case management systems.
• Experience within legal or professional services environments would be advantageous.

Additional details

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of compliance and regulatory work
• State of the art office environment

To apply, please submit your CV for confidential consideration.

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