Job Title: Compliance Analyst (Private Client)
Location: London
Hybrid: 4 days in and 1 from home
Role: Full-time permanent role
Salary: Extremely competitive package and great benefits
Are you a compliance professional or a skilled paralegal with expertise in UK anti-money laundering (AML) regulations? Do you have a strong grasp of complex international wealth structures? If so, this newly created role within a prestigious law firm offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
About the Role
This position will play a key role in ensuring compliance with AML regulations, supporting a specialist team working with high-net-worth individuals, private wealth structures, and international clients. The role involves overseeing AML reviews, conducting client due diligence, and assisting with compliance monitoring. In addition, you will collaborate closely with senior professionals across the firm’s Risk & Compliance, Finance, and Private Client teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing AML reviews and compliance matters for private wealth clients.
* Conducting due diligence and risk assessments on complex client structures such as trusts and foundations.
* Maintaining compliance records and ensuring ongoing monitoring.
* Liaising with internal teams, clients, and intermediaries to facilitate compliance processes.
* Assisting with special compliance projects and law firm regulatory matters.
Key Skills & Experience
* Solid knowledge of UK AML regulations and their application to private wealth structures.
* Strong research and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.
* Experience working in a private wealth or private client team, ideally within an international or City law firm.
* Familiarity with AML screening tools and workflow systems (e.g., Intapp, Elite, World Check, Orbis) is desirable.
This is an exciting chance to join a highly regarded firm and develop your career in compliance within an international legal setting. If you are a proactive professional looking to take on a key compliance role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
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