Junior Compliance Officer - Leading City Law Firm

City of London Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
This role focuses on supporting the Onboarding Compliance Team with high‑quality client due diligence and risk assessment. It is a hands‑on, fast‑paced position suited to someone who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to develop expertise in AML and onboarding.
  • Junior Compliance Officer.
  • Leading City Law Firm.

About Our Client

Leading City Law Firm.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conduct client and matter onboarding, including CDD, risk assessments, and EDD for higher‑risk matters.
  • Perform screening checks (conflicts, sanctions, PEPs, adverse media) and support ongoing monitoring.
  • Liaise with legal teams to gather onboarding information and manage shared inbox requests.
  • Maintain relevant compliance registers and respond to AML/onboarding queries, escalating when needed.
  • Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external parties.
  • Contribute to process improvements, compliance awareness activities, and general departmental support.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Experience in risk, compliance, AML or onboarding, with strong attention to detail.
  • Highly organised, reliable and able to manage multiple onboarding matters simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Collaborative, approachable and confident engaging with internal stakeholders.
  • Strong IT literacy and willingness to learn new systems, plus motivation to develop further compliance expertise.

What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

  • Competitive salary ranging from c.£30,000-£35,000 plus package.
  • Scope for career progression within the legal and compliance department.
  • Hybrid working from the London office.
Contact
Victoria Collinson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6907917
Phone number
+44 207 269 2176

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Collinson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2176
Job reference
JN-122025-6907917