Compliance Officer in London

Location: London
Salary: £60.00 per hour
Recruiter: Robert Half
Job Hours: Full-time

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Compliance Officer -Law Firm

Robert Half is assisting a Top Law firm based in London to recruit a Compliance Officer paying £60 000 - £65 000 (DOE).

The successful candidate will provide support in the completion of Business Acceptance tasks, predominantly focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings.

****NB - Proven relevant experience in an established compliance team within a law firm or other regulated industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Analysing conflict search results utilising Intapp Open software, identifying potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating the resolution of these.
  • Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings and assessing any conflicts- or AML-related risks.
  • Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining the information and documentation required for this purpose.
  • Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
  • Conducting sanctions screening.
  • Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.
  • Assisting with the testing of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open.
  • Skills:

  • A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
  • Proven experience and confidence in making decisions regarding conflicts and AML issues, and explaining those decisions to senior stakeholders within the business.
  • Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
  • A desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly.
  • Undergraduate degree is required, law degree is preferred.
  • Experience of using Intapp Open software is required.
  • Salary + Benefits + bonus scheme
    Flexible working

    Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.


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