Prestigious International Law Firm – Risk & Compliance Team

A leading international law firm is seeking a Business Acceptance Analyst to join its high-performing Risk & Compliance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity to work with global colleagues and gain exposure to international regulatory frameworks, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and conflicts of interest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with AML regulations and firm policies

• Review and assess potential conflicts of interest for new clients and matters

• Support client and matter opening processes, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance

• Use research tools to identify potential risks linked to clients and third parties

• Liaise with fee earners and partners to clarify and gather information on risk-related issues

• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior team members or Risk & Compliance leadership

• Assist with training and awareness initiatives related to business acceptance and risk procedures

• Stay up to date with regulatory developments, including AML and sanctions regimes

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in risk, compliance, or business acceptance within a law firm

• Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and conflicts of interest

• Familiarity with legal onboarding systems and risk databases (e.g. WorldCheck, Intapp)

• Competent with Microsoft Office and legal research tools

• A proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused approach

If you have a strong background in AML compliance and conflicts management, and want to join a leading firm with international reach, we’d love to hear from you.