Compliance Officer -Law Firm

Robert Half is assisting a Top Law firm based in London to recruit a Compliance Officer paying £60 000 - £65 000 (DOE).

The successful candidate will provide support in the completion of Business Acceptance tasks, predominantly focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings.

****NB - Proven relevant experience in an established compliance team within a law firm or other regulated industry.

Responsibilities:

• Analysing conflict search results utilising Intapp Open software, identifying potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating the resolution of these.
• Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings and assessing any conflicts- or AML-related risks.
• Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining the information and documentation required for this purpose.
• Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
• Conducting sanctions screening.
• Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.
• Assisting with the testing of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open.

Skills:

• A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
• Proven experience and confidence in making decisions regarding conflicts and AML issues, and explaining those decisions to senior stakeholders within the business.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• A desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly.
• Undergraduate degree is required, law degree is preferred.
• Experience of using Intapp Open software is required.

Salary + Benefits + bonus schemeFlexible working

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