Legal Compliance Analyst

The Role:

We are working with an exciting law firm who are looking for a Legal Compliance Analyst to join their team in London.

The role will also involve ensuring that management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures, and that behaviour in the organisation meets the minimum firm standards of conduct and risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting screening, research and background checks to identify PEPs, sanctions issues and other regulatory and reputational risks to prevent money laundering, tax evasion and any other illegal activities.
• Checking internal tracking systems and incoming emails for compliance requests and coordinate the compliance team as needed.
• Perform CDD file review, monitor and report on progress.
• Play a key role in communication between different global business units and team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, finance, compliance, corporate governance or relevant field
• Minimum of three (3) years in similar roles, experience in the offshore legal industry will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge and understanding of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high-risk categories; understanding of complex structures and SPVs