Compliance Officer
2 days ago
City of London
Compliance Officer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £65,000k base + Competitive Benefits The Opportunity🚀 An international law firm headquartered in London is looking to appoint a Compliance Officer to its growing Business Acceptance team. The firm operates globally, with offices in major financial hubs such as Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Paris. With turnover recently exceeding £300 million and further ambitious growth plans underway, this is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to join a high-performing, forward-looking legal environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of complex, high-risk matters within a fast-paced team responsible for end-to-end compliance and business acceptance processes — all handled in-house. The client base includes leading financial services, insurance, and private wealth institutions with cross-jurisdictional reach. Key Responsibilities📋 • Conduct end-to-end compliance checks, including AML, KYC, and conflicts of interest, • Analyse conflict search results and support resolution using Intapp Open software, • Coordinate new client/matter intake, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met, • Assist in implementing information barriers and conducting sanctions screening, • Liaise with fee earners, senior compliance stakeholders, and support teams to ensure seamless onboarding and risk management, • Contribute to testing new software upgrades and participate in process improvement initiatives Candidate Profile🙋 • Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance role within a law firm (international or City firm background preferred), • In order to be considered for this role, you must be working at a Law firm and have both AML and Conflicts experience, • Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations and SRA conflicts rules, • Proven ability to handle high-risk, complex clients across multiple jurisdictions, • Confident communicator with the ability to present to senior stakeholders, • Proficient with compliance tools and data platforms (e.g. Bureau van Dijk, Companies House, Accuity), • Detail-oriented, organised, and thrives under pressure, • Undergraduate degree required Why Apply?👇 • Join a high-performing, collaborative team in a firm with a strong compliance culture, • Exposure to global clients and sophisticated legal matters, • Hybrid working model (London-based), • Competitive salary up to £65,000 with comprehensive benefits including:, • Private health and dental care, • Life assurance and pension, • Electric car, tech, and cycle-to-work schemes, • Volunteering leave and robust wellbeing support, • Supportive environment with clear opportunities for career development If you're a compliance professional looking for a new challenge in a prestigious international firm with strong growth momentum, please apply!