Senior compliance officer

Senior Compliance Officer

12m FTC

Top UK Law Firm

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Our client, a top UK law firm, is actively and urgently looking to hire and experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a 12 month fixed-term contract in their London office – working as their new Senior Compliance Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone available on short notice/immediately to join an experienced and forward-thinking Risk & Compliance Team. You’ll be working closely with the COO, MLRO, General Counsel and Manager – supporting KYC/AML processes.

As the successful Senior Compliance Officer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting enhanced due diligence and researching high-risk instructions
• Opening new clients and matters (using Intapp)
• Updating KYC for new/existing clients and conducting KYC checks
• Reviewing and maintaining the high-risk client register
• Supporting Compliance Assistants and Compliance Officers in their training and development
• Assisting with data cleansing projects
• Supporting the senior members of the team with managing day-to-day tasks and projects
• Drafting and preparing compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting with annual internal audits

+ much more.

To be considered for this new opportunity, you’ll need to be/have the following:

• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in a Legal Compliance position (AML/KYC and Conflicts) (law firm experience is essential for this position)
• Have a completed law degree (LLB/GDL)
• Be able to commute to the London office at least three days a week
• Be able to commit to a 12m FTC

For more information on this position and to review an in depth job description, get in touch as soon as possible.