Risk Compliance Officer

Risk & Compliance Officer Top UK Law Firm | London Office Permanent Opportunity | Salary Up To £45,000pa Our client, a top UK law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced Legal Risk & Compliance professional to join them on a permanent basis in their London – working as their new Risk & Compliance Officer. You'll be situated in the wider Risk & Compliance team – focusing on all areas of both internal and external legal compliance. As the successful Risk & Compliance Officer, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Answering AML queries raised by fee-earners and secretaries
• Researching and providing opinions on complex AML related queries alongside the Compliance Manager
• Supporting and developing internal AML knowledge and best practice
• Reviewing client matter files and ensuring proper client opening
• Ensuring all adequate CDD is conducted on all clients and ensuring compliance with the firm's ongoing monitoring obligations
• Providing monthly updates to the wider Compliance Team when necessary Plus much more. To be considered for this opportunity as their new Risk & Compliance Officer, you'll need to have/be the following:
• Have previous LEGAL Risk & Compliance experience, focusing on AML and CDD
• Ideally, have a completed LLB or GDL
• Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Having existing/prior experience within Commercial Real Estate or Private Client For more information on this opportunity and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.