An international law firm to looking for a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join their Compliance team in either their Manchester, Leeds or Cardiff office.

The role would suit someone with 6–12 months’ compliance, risk or client onboarding experience in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Compliance Analyst:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the firm’s client and matter inception processes.

• Conduct conflict of interest checks and escalate issues where appropriate.

• Perform anti-money laundering (AML), PEP, and sanctions checks on new and existing clients.

• Analyse and review Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) documentation.

• Support the firm with regulatory queries, including the SRA Code of Conduct.

• Help maintain and implement information barriers and ethical walls where required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ideally 6–12 months of relevant experience in a law firm environment.

• Knowledge of the UK’s AML regulations and/or the SRA Codes of Conduct would be advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Experience with compliance or onboarding systems (such as Intapp Open or NetDocs) would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in developing a career in risk and compliance with a leading international law firm. Apply today or get in touch at [email protected]