Risk & Compliance Officer

Desired work region:Buckinghamshire
Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions
Ref:8735
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About Profile

This is a diligent and experienced compliance professional with a strong track record in risk and regulatory support roles within major international and global law firms. With a focused career in legal risk and compliance, this candidate brings substantial experience in anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, client onboarding, and broader regulatory frameworks.

Currently operating at officer level, this individual is a trusted point of contact for fee earners and business services teams on a wide range of risk and compliance matters. Known for being proactive, detail-focused and collaborative, this candidate is confident supporting high-value, cross-border work and thrives in fast-paced legal environments.

In their current role at an international law firm, this candidate supports the firm’s shipping-focused teams across two jurisdictions. Daily responsibilities include reviewing KYC documentation, performing sanctions and AML checks, assessing client risk, maintaining internal systems and barriers, and delivering training across the firm. They also contribute to internal policy development, compliance reporting and data integrity efforts.

Key competencies include:
  • End-to-end client due diligence and onboarding

  • Risk assessments and escalation of AML/sanctions concerns

  • Maintenance and review of internal compliance systems and records

  • Drafting and updating compliance policies and processes

  • Coordinating regulatory reporting and internal audits

  • Delivery of internal compliance training

  • Familiarity with legal compliance tech platforms including Intapp Open and Walls, iManage, and Elite

Legal Experience

Risk & Compliance Officer | INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM | 2 years
Risk and Compliance Assistant | GLOBAL LAW FIRM | 1 year
Client-Care Paralegal FTC | BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM | 4 months

Education & Qualifications

Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk | The International Compliance Association
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) | University
Master of Arts (Honours) Classics/Comparative Literature | University

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