Risk & Compliance Officer in City of London

Job description

Risk & Compliance Officer

Maternity Cover (FTC)

Up To £45,000pa + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Global Law Firm - London Office

Our client, a globally recognised law firm, is actively seeking an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them in their London office, covering maternity leave - working as their new Risk & Compliance Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and experienced Risk & Compliance department - headed up by the London-based Risk & Compliance Partner.

As the successful Officer, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

- Assisting with on-boarding new clients and matters

- Conducting client due diligence (CDD) and reviewing KYC documentation

- Undertaking AML and sanctions searches on clients

- Ensuring that matter information is kept accurate and up-to-date

- Assisting Risk Lawyers in preparation of annual internal file audits

- Reviewing any changes to the client which may impact client or matter risk

+ much more.

To be considered for this Officer opportunity, you'll need to have/be the following:

- Have a minimum of 18 months experience in a Legal Risk & Compliance position (AML, Conflicts, Sanctions, etc)

- Be educated to degree level (LLB/GDL)

- Be able to commit to a long-term FTC

- Have a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook/Word/Excel

- Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis

If you're an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional and you're open to a new FTC, get in touch as soon as possible!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English