Compliance Analyst

We are recruiting for a Compliance Analyst to join our Can I Act team in Belfast, Glasgow or Manchester. Your Role As a Compliance Analyst you will: Responsibilities Undertake conflict of interest checks for all new work to the Firm using Intapp Conflicts to assess the risk of conflict with new and existing work. Discuss potential conflicts with relevant fee earners or Partners to reach conclusions on whether work should be accepted, considering SRA and Law Society guidance as well as internal policies and client requirements.

Always maintain client confidentiality when analysing potential conflicts, acting as a central point of contact for stakeholders to reduce risk of breaching confidentiality. Help ensure the Firm is comfortable acting in varied and complex circumstances and, if so, whether internal controls have been adjusted appropriately to the risk presented by the client and retainer. Address any non‑compliance in line with internal policies.

Follow business acceptance procedures for all clients and work of the Firm and take proactive steps to help ensure that fee‑earning teams understand those procedures and are compliant, including attending team meetings and committees. liaise with fee earners and others within the Firm to make informed decisions about whether CDD requirements for new clients have been met and mitigate any risks identified in client or matter risk assessments. Review and analyse CDD documents to ensure compliance with anti‑money laundering regulations, identifying what is missing, seeking enhanced information, necessary and referring where necessary to TM or Risk, including advising on more complex CDD requirements such as identifying layered beneficial ownership. Work with Client Relationship Partners (CRP) to ensure AML reviews of existing clients are consistent with what we know about the client, their business and risk profile, and relevant information has been kept up‑to‑date.

Use a range of company information databases and verification tools to conduct checks on potential clients and related parties. Conduct source of funds and source of wealth reviews prior to TLT receiving transactional funds. Team & Management The Can I Act (CIA) team sits within the Risk and Compliance function and supports business acceptance, ongoing monitoring, sanctions, compliance monitoring, and source of funds/third‑party payment queries.

The CIA team supports the wider Risk and Compliance function on strategic and critical business protection activities, including client and matter onboarding and providing regular training and guidance. The team consists of 20 compliance professionals, led by a Compliance Team Manager with 3 team leaders, reporting into the Firm's Head of AML and FC. Qualifications & Skills Good research and analytical skills.

Strong organisational skills and meticulous record‑keeping. Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with people of all levels within the Firm. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Accuracy and attention to detail when handling large data sets. Good IT skills. Legal qualification desired but not essential.

Previous experience working in compliance for a law firm in conflict checking and CDD/KYC highly desirable. A minimum of one year's experience of conflict checking is required for the Compliance Analyst role; less experience may be considered for a Compliance Assistant role. Benefits Competitive salary with an annual pay review. 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days based upon length of service).

Private medical insurance. Progressive fully flexible working approach, including hybrid working and support for work/life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr