Charles Russell Speechlys

About the Company

We are an international law firm with a focus on private capital, at the intersection of personal, family and business. We have a broad range of skills and collective legal expertise and experience with an international outlook across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. Our firm is headquartered in London with offices across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Whether your business operates in a single country or across borders, we’ll put together your perfect team – pulling from our sector and geographical expertise and our partnerships with the best law firms across the world covering 200 legal jurisdictions.

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Company Name

Charles Russell Speechlys

Job Title

Compliance Analyst 12m FTC

Job Description

**Job Title** Compliance Analyst – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract **Role Summary** Execute comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for a diverse client base, perform risk assessments at onboarding and during updates, conduct sanctions and PEP screening, and support internal investigations and data privacy compliance. Provide regular reporting to senior management and facilitate policy adherence to Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards, AML, CTF, and related regulatory frameworks. **Expectations** - Degree‑qualified in law, finance, or a related discipline. - Strong interest in anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) matters. - Proficiency with AML and elite databases (WorldCheck, Orbis, Experian, HM Treasury sanctions list). - Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and research skills. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct full CDD reviews of individuals, companies, and trusts; determine need for additional information. - Perform risk scoring at client inception and during updates, identifying higher‑risk profiles. - Retrieve and analyze data from WorldCheck, Companies House, Orbis, Experian, and other databases. - Investigate negative media exposure and assess relevance to client risk. - Identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and prepare findings for senior management approval. - Execute sanctions screening using HM Treasury consolidated sanctions list. - Respond to CDD queries from clients, partners, fee earners, and support staff. - Conduct conflicts searches and report results to partners/fee earners. - Maintain accurate filing, archive records, and input data for the team. - Assist with file audits and ongoing PEP/sanctions monitoring for payments. - Ensure compliance with SRA Standards, Regulations, and principles across all activities. **Required Skills** - AML/CTF knowledge and experience with relevant databases. - Strong analytical and judgement skills in risk assessment. - Effective written and verbal communication, including report drafting for senior leadership. - Detail‑oriented data management and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a compliance team. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field. - Relevant AML/CTF certifications (e.g., CAMS, CADM) desirable but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

10-12-2025