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Risk & Compliance Analyst
Jobs > Risk & Compliance Analyst / Manchester
Manchester

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]

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