About This Role
This Compliance Analyst role is with an international law firm, joining its General Counsel
Responsibilities
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on a broad range of clients, including individuals, companies and trusts, reviewing documentation and identifying any outstanding information required
- Advise on client onboarding and due diligence requirements across European jurisdictions, taking account of differences in local regulations
- Complete client risk assessments at onboarding and during ongoing reviews, identifying potential money laundering risks
- Undertake open-source research to identify adverse media and assess any associated reputational or compliance concerns
- Investigate source of wealth and source of funds, providing guidance to partners and fee earners where required
- Conduct screening to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs) and prepare recommendations for senior management review
- Carry out enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, escalating findings and preparing reports for approval
- Support the compliance team's shared inbox, responding to queries and assisting with day-to-day onboarding matters
- Provide guidance on third-party payments, additional due diligence requirements and other financial crime compliance issues
- Contribute to compliance projects and undertake research to support senior members of the General Counsel
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Requirements
- Previous experience in a compliance role, ideally within a law firm
- Strong knowledge of client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering requirements
- Experience working with European regulatory requirements and an understanding of cross-border compliance considerations
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels
- A methodical and detail-oriented approach, with strong organisational and research skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work proactively using your own initiative
Nice to have:
- Fluency in French and/or Italian, both written and spoken
- Experience conducting enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, adverse media research and source of wealth/funds investigations
About the Company
This international law firm seeks to recruit a Compliance Analyst to join their General Counsel
