- Pay
- £40k
- Where
- Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Level
- Mid
Risk & Compliance Officer
Top UK Law Firm | London Office
Permanent Opportunity | Salary Up To £45,000pa
Our client, a top UK law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London – working as their new Risk & Compliance Officer.
You’ll be situated in the wider Risk & Compliance team – focusing on all areas of both internal and external legal compliance.
As the successful Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
Answering AML queries raised by fee-earners and secretaries
Researching and providing opinions on complex AML related queries alongside the Compliance Manager
Supporting and developing internal AML knowledge and best practice
Reviewing client matter files and ensuring proper client opening
Ensuring all adequate CDD is conducted on all clients and ensuring compliance with the firm’s ongoing monitoring obligations
Providing monthly updates to the wider Compliance Team when necessary
Plus much more.
To be considered for this opportunity as their new Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll need to have/be the following:
Have previous LEGAL Risk & Compliance experience, focusing on AML and CDD
Ideally, have a completed LLB or GDL
Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Having existing/prior experience within Commercial Real Estate or Private Client
For more information on this opportunity and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.