Junior Compliance Analyst

Junior Compliance Analyst – Liverpool

One of renowned global law firm clients, known for valuing employee development and career progression, is recruiting a Junior Compliance Analyst for their Liverpool office on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £33,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits, including GymFlex, subsidised on-site restaurant and coffee bar and enhanced family leave, and more!

This role will support the Manager and Senior Analysts in the team in all aspects of new client and matter intake.

Junior Compliance Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day tasks relating to all aspects of the firm's Client and Matter Inception processes
• Manage the compliance inbox and answer various ad hoc queries
• Undertake client due diligence checks and determine the nature and level of due diligence required to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
• Assess the risk profile of new and existing clients and matters and escalating issues as appropriate
• Carry out conflict searches and identifying and resolving (and escalating as appropriate) any conflict issues arising out of searches undertaken or reviewed
• Conduct research as part of client due diligence using external and internal databases
• Provide advice to partners, fee earners and secretaries on Anti-Money Laundering, general inception and conflicts queries

Junior Compliance Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a law firm
• Experience in conducting client due diligence and/or conflicts analysis
• Demonstrate an understanding of the SRA's rules regarding conflicts of interest and confidentiality
• Ability to analyse data and reach reasoned conclusions
• Experience in dealing effectively with stakeholders and senior management