Compliance Analyst
Posted Today by Barclay Simpson
£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Compliance Analyst role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a well-established law firm, offering fully remote work and a flexible environment. The position focuses on supporting the firm's financial crime and risk framework, particularly in areas such as AML/KYC checks, sanctions screening, and client onboarding. The role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with stakeholders. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with prior compliance experience in a law firm setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the firm’s financial crime and risk framework.
- Conduct AML/KYC checks across new and existing clients.
- Perform sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring.
- Manage conflicts checks and ensure accurate identification and escalation of risks.
- Support the onboarding of corporate clients, including complex structures.
- Conduct client due diligence and risk assessments.
- Liaise with fee earners and stakeholders to resolve compliance queries.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a compliance or financial crime role within a law firm.
- Strong understanding of AML, KYC, and sanctions requirements.
- Experience handling conflicts checks and management processes.
- Exposure to onboarding corporate clients and complex structures (e.g., funds, trusts, SPVs).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business.
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Compliance Analyst – 12 Month FTC Fully Remote | £30,000 – £40,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Analyst to join a well-established law firm on a 12-month fixed term contract . This role offers full remote working , a genuinely flexible environment , and a strong, collaborative culture where compliance is well-supported across the business.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the firm’s financial crime and risk framework, with a particular focus on:
- AML / KYC checks across new and existing clients
- Sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring
- Conflicts checks and management , ensuring accurate identification and escalation of risks
- Supporting the onboarding of corporate clients , including complex structures
- Conducting client due diligence and risk assessments
- Liaising with fee earners and stakeholders to resolve compliance queries
About You
Previous experience in a compliance or financial crime role within a law firm
Strong understanding of AML, KYC and sanctions requirements
Experience handling conflicts checks and conflicts management processes
Exposure to onboarding corporate clients and complex structures (e.g. funds, trusts, SPVs)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment
Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business
What’s on Offer
Fully remote working
Flexible, supportive culture
Opportunity to join a well-regarded firm with a strong compliance function
Salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
If this could be of interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.