Compliance Analyst, London

Compliance Analyst

Elite US Law Firm

Salary Up To £60,000pa + Benefits (Depending on Experience)

Permanent Opportunity

Our client, an elite US law firm, is actively recruiting for a bright and enthusiastic legal compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London office - working as their new Compliance Analyst.

The Compliance Team is responsible for providing risk, regulatory and legal advice/support to the London office - managing new client and business acceptance, alongside general compliance matters.

As the successful Compliance Analyst, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

- Conducting sanctions checks and maintaining sanctions databases

- Developing and maintaining an understanding of the firm's AML and sanctions policies/procedures

- Drafting analysis for Fee-Earners and the MLRO

- Assisting with high-risk, ongoing matters

- Monitoring AML checks and ensuring they're completed

- Assisting with lateral hire clearances

- Liaising with their US office for conflicts related queries

- Assisting with the management of the team inbox and workflow

+ more much.

To be considered for this position, you'll need to have/be the following:

- 1-2 years' experience working in an AML focused role (or as a mixed role) from a top US or international law firm (essential)

- Some Legal Conflicts experience is desirable, not essential

- Be educated to degree level, or have a compliance qualification

- Be able to commute to the London office 4 days a week (essential)

For more information, get in touch as soon as possible.