Risk & Compliance Officer
We are seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer on a 12-month FTC to join a London based law firm. This will support key compliance leaders and stakeholders across global offices (Europe, APAC, US), focusing primarily on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, and counter-terrorist financing. The role also contributes to a project improving the firm’s client onboarding and monitoring processes.
Key responsibilities:
- AML & Sanctions Compliance: Respond to due diligence queries, screen parties using PEP/sanctions tools, and research high-risk clients.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate compliance responsibilities across the firm.
- Documentation & Records: Maintain compliance registers and stop lists to mitigate insider trading risks.
- Client Onboarding Support: Assist with client identification and due diligence documentation.
- Financial Oversight: Liaise with finance on third-party payments.
Key requirements:
- At least 1 year of experience in a risk and compliance team within a law firm
- Knowledge of the legal and regulatory obligations (Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, and the SRA Handbook).
- Strong analytical and research skills
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