Risk Compliance Officer
1 day ago
Chester
• Salary up to £42,000, • Excellent compliance team and law firm culture, • Full-time position based in Chester We're working with a highly regarded UK200-listed law firm who are looking for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AML and regulatory compliance experience, ideally gained within a law firm, to play a vital role in supporting the business and ensuring operational and regulatory excellence. You'll be working closely with the Compliance Manager/MLRO, acting as a key point of contact for daily compliance and AML queries across the firm. This is a hands-on role suited to a confident and detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving and collaborating across departments. Responsibilities include: • Responding to day-to-day AML and compliance queries including source of funds, GDPR, and firm policy, • Liaising with PI insurers and brokers to handle claims and notifications, • Recording complaints, data breaches and undertakings using the firm’s internal reporting systems, • Conducting regular compliance file reviews across fee-earning teams, • Coordinating and submitting annual returns for accreditations such as Lexcel, CQS and WIQs, • Supporting with file opening processes to ensure consistent compliance practices across the business, • Maintaining accurate regulatory records and liaising with the SRA and Law Society as required What we need from you: • Previous AML and regulatory compliance knowledge, • Strong source of funds experience is a must, • Previous experience in a busy compliance function, ideally within legal or financial services, • Able to commute to Chester on a full-time basis The Perks: • Salary up to £42,000 per annum, • 26 days annual leave allowance (increasing with service), • Enhanced pension and healthcare scheme, • Death in service benefit (4x salary), • Volunteering days, holiday buy/sell scheme, and other lifestyle benefits, • Opportunities for training and career development