We are working with a top-tier US Law firm who are looking for a compliance analyst to join their growing team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Maintain compliance with the firm’s AML policies and procedures
* Assist with client audit processes.
* Remain up to date with and monitor legal and regulatory developments in compliance
* Conduct client due diligence research and PEP and sanctions screening using various third-party databases and web-based research;
* Review, interpret and risk assess the results of the research and complete client and matter risk assessments;
* Manage on-going status monitoring and report internally as required;
* Assist with general compliance matters, including the insider list process, gifts and hospitality recording; modern slavery, managing on-line compliance training
* Respond to and communicate with partners, fee earners and staff at all levels relating to the interpretation of relevant legislation, regulation and the firm’s PCPs;
* Ad hoc compliance related duties and projects as required.
Requirements:
* 2+ years' experience in a compliance team within a law firm
* Educated to degree level, ideally in law
* Working knowledge of SRA Regulatory requirements
* Team player and strong communicator