165 Compliance Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you a compliance professional with an understanding of AML, KYC or CDD? Are you able to work in central Bristol 2 days a week? If the answer is yes to these two questions then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a market leading business in their growing compliance function operating as a Compliance Analyst. This role will sit in an immediate team of 3 other people and a wider team of over 15 and requires strong communication skills able to liaise with people at all levels in order to gather information and help make judgement around compliance. You'll be someone who has really good organisational skills able to prioritise workloads you'll be experienced in AML, KYC or CDD and be able to follow compliance guidelines in order to ensure adherence to policy and highlight issues when necessary. This really is a great role for someone looking for a new hybrid working challenge working for a first class award winning employer. If this sounds like you and if you have a compliance background then please get in touch through application and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details.

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Are you a compliance professional with an understanding of AML, KYC or CDD? Are you able to work in central Bristol 2 days a week? If the answer is yes to these two questions then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a market leading business in their growing compliance function operating as a Compliance Analyst. This role will sit in an immediate team of 3 other people and a wider team of over 15 and requires strong communication skills able to liaise with people at all levels in order to gather information and help make judgement around compliance. You'll be someone who has really good organisational skills able to prioritise workloads you'll be experienced in AML, KYC or CDD and be able to follow compliance guidelines in order to ensure adherence to policy and highlight issues when necessary. This really is a great role for someone looking for a new hybrid working challenge working for a first class award winning employer. If this sounds like you and if you have a compliance background then please get in touch through application and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further details.

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Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, professional services business based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, which is currently looking for an experienced Compliance Analyst to join the business and make a significant impact in a crucial area of the business.

This Compliance Analyst role has a 2.30pm - 10.30pm work schedule

What will you be doing?

• Supporting Conflicts Analysts, by assisting with complex queries/challenging situations.
• Assisting with training New Starters within the Conflicts Team.
• Conducting IT Conflicts training with New Starters in the Group.
• Providing support to the Managers with ad-hoc queries such as waiver and OCG reviews.
• Updating and amending the Maples Blacklist.
• Validating information provided in relation to new work by liaising with fee earners to clarify and obtain more information as appropriate.

What skills are we looking for?

• A minimum of 4 years of experience within a Compliance Analyst role.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

What's on offer?

• Modern office located near good transport links.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).
• Health cover.

Send us your CV below or contact Becky Gibson for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

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Senior Compliance Analyst

HOURS/HYBRID:

Full-time, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. A flexible approach to working hours is a must; overtime may be required at busy times.

Hybrid: 2 days at home, 3 days in the office.

The Client

A leading London law firm whose lawyers combine the in-depth legal knowledge and breadth of expertise and experience required to give unparalleled advice to their clients. Representing individuals and organisations across a wide variety of sectors, providing quality advice which is commercially focused and personally delivered. Specialist lawyers in leisure, media and entertainment work closely alongside the firm's corporate finance, employment, real estate and dispute resolution groups to provide a truly bespoke service to its clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Due Diligence (CDD):

• Carry out CDD checks for new and existing clients, including individuals, corporates, trusts, and overseas entities.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients or matters, including PEPs, HRTCs and complex ownership structures.
• Assess the source of wealth and the source of funds where required.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring and trigger event reviews.
• Maintain and update internal risk registers and logs.

Internal Guidance & Support:

• Provide day-to-day AML advice and support to legal and business support teams.
• Act as a point of escalation for PAs and Fee Earners
• Assist in the preparation of internal reports for the MLRO and the Board
• Help maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance with AML obligations.
• Conduct AML file reviews

Policy & Process Improvement:

• Support the development and refinement of internal AML policies, procedures, and checklists.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulation (e.g. MLRs, LSAG Guidance, SRA expectations, Sanctions) and support the team in embedding changes.

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs):

• Assist with internal escalation procedures and drafting of SARs where required.
• Support the MLRO in liaising with the NCA, including DAML requests where appropriate.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Firm and the overall business needs.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally, you will have a good experience working in a law firm, within or alongside a Risk and Compliance team, which is required for this role.

• Previous experience collating and analysing CDD materials in line with regulatory and firm procedures is essential; this could include opening client files, obtaining personal client identification data, and conducting AML and KYC checks.
• Professional privacy and confidentiality are crucial within the legal sector, and the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of this.
• Must have a working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations.
• The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in KYC measures and a desire to learn and expand their knowledge and expertise in compliance to progress in the field.
• Working knowledge of 'Legl' platform/system is preferred, but not essential.
• Proactive, able to work without supervision, and have strong organisational skills with the ability to handle conflicting demands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional demeanour and a flexible 'can-do' approach, with the skill to motivate and engage colleagues to comply with compliance guidance and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising with senior internal stakeholders

Salary on offer is 45-50,000, depending on experience, plus lucrative, well-balanced company benefits.

• Promote risk awareness and help colleagues integrate risk thinking into everyday activities.
• Maintain the Risk Register and Risk Universe, ensuring risks are clearly owned, mitigated, and monitored.
• Facilitate risk evaluation meetings, control assessments, and action planning.
• Work with Risk & Control Owners to improve internal controls and ensure risks remain within tolerance.
• Log and manage risk events and issues, escalating and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Support project and IT change initiatives with risk oversight.
• Contribute to the annual Risk Survey, Company Risk Assessment, and resilience planning.

• Oversee company policies and manage the Policy Portal.
• Support compliance activities such as operational resilience surveys and quarterly self-certifications.
• Maintain registers for gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and personal relationships.
• Liaise with Aviva and other stakeholders on compliance matters and reporting.

• Assist the Data Protection Officer in responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other privacy-related tasks.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with data subjects.

• Experience in a risk, compliance, or governance role-or in a role with transferable skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk registers, internal controls, or regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Willingness to travel nationally and work flexibly when needed.
• A relevant qualification (e.g. M_o_R® 4, IRM, ICA) is a bonus, but not essential.

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

Senior Compliance Analyst

HOURS/HYBRID:

Full-time, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. A flexible approach to working hours is a must, overtime may be required at busy times.

Hybrid: 2 days at home, 3 days in the office.

The Client

A leading London law firm whose lawyers combine the in-depth legal knowledge and breadth of expertise and experience required to give unparalleled advice to their clients. Representing individuals and organisations across a wide variety of sectors, providing quality advice which is commercially focused and personally delivered. Specialist lawyers in leisure, media and entertainment work closely alongside the firm's corporate finance, employment, real estate and dispute resolution groups to provide a truly bespoke service to its clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Due Diligence (CDD):

• Carry out CDD checks for new and existing clients, including individuals, corporates, trusts, and overseas entities.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients or matters, including PEPs, HRTCs and complex ownership structures.
• Assess the source of wealth and the source of funds where required.
• Assist with ongoing monitoring and trigger event reviews.
• Maintain and update internal risk registers and logs.

Internal Guidance & Support:

• Provide day-to-day AML advice and support to legal and business support teams.
• Act as a point of escalation for PAs and Fee Earners
• Assist in the preparation of internal reports for the MLRO and the Board
• Help maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance with AML obligations.
• Conduct AML file reviews

Policy & Process Improvement:

• Support the development and refinement of internal AML policies, procedures, and checklists.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulation (e.g. MLRs, LSAG Guidance, SRA expectations, Sanctions) and support the team in embedding changes.

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs):

• Assist with internal escalation procedures and drafting of SARs where required.
• Support the MLRO in liaising with the NCA, including DAML requests where appropriate.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Firm and the overall business needs.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally, you will have a good experience working in a law firm, within or alongside a Risk and Compliance team, which is required for this role.

• Previous experience collating and analysing CDD materials in line with regulatory and firm procedures is essential; this could include opening client files, obtaining personal client identification data, and conducting AML and KYC checks.
• Professional privacy and confidentiality are crucial within the legal sector, and the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of this.
• Must have a working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations.
• The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in KYC measures and a desire to learn and expand their knowledge and expertise in compliance to progress in the field.
• Working knowledge of 'Legl' platform/system is preferred, but not essential.
• Proactive, able to work without supervision, and have strong organisational skills with the ability to handle conflicting demands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional demeanour and a flexible 'can-do' approach, with the skill to motivate and engage colleagues to comply with compliance guidance and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising with senior internal stakeholders

Salary on offer is 45-50,000, depending on experience, plus lucrative well-balanced company benefits.