Risk Administrator

Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, AML & Conflicts, Conflicts of Interest
Salary/Rate:up to £35,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:London
Region:Greater London
Reference:1096
Post Date:30. 04. 2025
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About the Role

We are working with a leading full-service law firm to hire a Risk Administrator to join their collaborative and well-regarded team in London. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the risk and compliance function, ensuring operational efficiency across a broad range of tasks.

The firm is looking for someone with prior experience in a legal support role - perhaps as a paralegal or legal assistant, or someone keen to develop a long-term career in risk and compliance.

The responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and cross-checking client names against sanctions and watchlists to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations
  • Conducting conflicts checks to support new client onboarding and matter opening processes
  • Maintaining and updating the firm’s central risk register with accuracy and discretion
  • Supporting the delivery of ad hoc compliance projects and operational initiatives
  • Carrying out ongoing monitoring of high-risk clients and matters
  • Performing adverse media checks to flag any reputational or compliance risks
  • Managing the team’s central inbox, ensuring timely responses and efficient workflow coordination

They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach to team support. This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-performing legal environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a respected firm and gain exposure to risk and compliance as part of the foundation for a dynamic career path. 

If you’d like to hear more about this role, please apply with a copy of your CV. Thank you!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.

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