Senior Compliance Analyst
Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, AML & Conflicts, Conflicts of Interest
Salary/Rate:Up to £62,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:London
Region:Greater London
Reference:1532
Post Date:01. 06. 2026
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About the Role
We are working with a highly prestigious law firm to hire a Senior Compliance Analyst in London. In this role, you will work closely with the Compliance Manager to ensure full regulatory alignment across the firm.
The firm is looking for a compliance professional with risk and compliance experience gained within a law firm, a deep understanding of SRA requirements, and specific exposure to complex private client structures. You should be a structured, solutions-focused professional with excellent attention to detail and the organisational agility to balance complex project management with urgent daily demands.
The responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating a major firm-wide project focused on the periodic review, ongoing monitoring, and remediation of existing client files.
- Developing a structured, risk-based approach to file reviews alongside the Compliance Manager to meet strict regulatory expectations.
- Engaging directly with fee earners to provide clear, practical guidance on file deficiencies and necessary remediation steps.
- Conducting comprehensive anti-money laundering assessments and background research on new and re-opened files.
- Evaluating high-risk clients and establishing EDD protocols, including Source of Wealth and Source of Funds verification.
- Running global conflicts searches and monitoring sanctions alert screening tools.
- Acting as a first-line technical escalation point and mentor for junior analysts within the compliance team.
- Designing and delivering compliance induction training for new joiners and raising general risk awareness across the firm.
- Managing the central compliance inbox and ensuring all routine matter records are meticulously maintained.
Please submit your application today to start the conversation.
Ref: 1532
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