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Compliance Analyst – Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Paralegals with relevant AML/Conflicts experience and Compliance Analysts are both encouraged to apply.
We are partnered with a leading international law firm that is looking to hire a Compliance Analyst to join its established Business Acceptance Team in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Risk & Compliance, with exposure to international business acceptance activities across a variety of practice areas. You’ll play a key role in the onboarding of new clients and matters, with a focus on client due diligence, conflicts analysis and risk assessment.
You’ll work closely with legal practitioners, Risk & Compliance teams and colleagues across the UK and US, gaining broad exposure to the firm's international operations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct conflicts analysis and client due diligence on new clients and matters.
- Identify, assess and escalate higher-risk and reputational issues, including AML and sanctions risks.
- Assist with the establishment and maintenance of information barriers.
- Liaise with partners and legal practitioners regarding conflicts, AML risks and matter opening.
- Manage queries received through the Business Acceptance inbox.
- Ensure matters are opened accurately and within required timescales using Intapp Open.
- Support wider Business Acceptance projects, process improvements and team initiatives.
You’ll ideally have:
- At least 1 year’s experience within a law firm Risk & Compliance environment, with exposure to AML, KYC/CDD and/or conflicts.
- Alternatively, a Paralegal background with relevant AML, KYC/CDD or Conflicts experience will be considered.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Experience with Intapp Open would be advantageous but is not essential.
- A background in Law, Business, Finance, Criminology, Economics or another analytical/regulated discipline would be beneficial, but relevant experience will also be considered.
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