Honeycomb is supporting a leading professional services firm in Belfast to recruit a Compliance Executive to join their busy and growing Risk & Compliance team.
The Job
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded professional services environment, supporting the firm's onboarding, AML, compliance, and quality assurance functions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to ensure regulatory requirements are met while delivering an efficient and high-quality internal service across the business.
The Company
This organisation is highly regarded within the professional services sector and is known for its supportive, collaborative, and high‑performing culture. You will be joining a structured compliance function that values accuracy, professionalism, and continuous improvement, while offering ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Package/Benefits
* Competitive salary DOE
* Hybrid working after a successful probationary period
* 23 days annual leave + 13 statutory days
* Strong pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Cycle to work scheme
* Monday - Friday working pattern
The Role
* Processing new client and reactivation requests in line with AML and onboarding requirements
* Drafting, reviewing, and supervising engagement letters and onboarding documentation
* Supporting fee earners and clients with KYC, CDD, and onboarding requirements
* Conducting client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening
* Supporting AML, financial crime, and risk assessments across the business
* Assisting with source of funds and source of wealth reviews
* Identifying and escalating compliance, AML, onboarding, and file management risks
* Supporting compliance investigations, remediation activity, and audit responses
* Managing file opening, file closing, archiving, retention, and destruction processes
* Carrying out file reviews, control checks, and quality assurance tasks
* Supporting compliance with Lexcel, ISO, and other quality assurance frameworks
* Acting as a key point of contact for AML, onboarding, and compliance‑related queries
* Supporting the development and optimisation of compliance systems and workflows
* Assisting with compliance reporting, management information, and process improvement initiatives
* Supporting internal and external audits, compliance monitoring, and training activity
The Person
* Experience within compliance, onboarding, AML, risk, quality assurance, or another regulated environment is desirable
* Experience within a legal or professional services environment is highly desirable
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Strong IT and systems skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and workflows
* Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
* Ability to follow procedures carefully and escape issues appropriately
* Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn and develop professionally
If you have a disability, which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.
Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
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