Client Due Diligence (CDD) Analyst

morrlaw; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee client onboarding compliance and provide advisory support on AML regulations. The successful candidate will have a degree in Law or a related field and possess strong analytical abilities. Responsibilities include assisting in verifying client information, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. The firm offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Career development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in AML, CDD/KYC, or compliance within a legal or financial services environment is preferred.
• Experience working within Property Law would be advantageous.
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding compliance for new and existing clients.
• Assist the Client Onboarding team with identity verification checks.
• Provide clear advice on CDD/KYC requirements and general AML queries.

Skills

Knowledge of AML regulations

Strong analytical ability

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

High integrity and confidentiality

Collaborative approach

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Law, Business, or a related field

Job description

Morr & Co LLP is an established but modern top 200 law firm with plans for growth.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm’s culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach we take with our clients as it does to the connections we build with our colleagues.

We have a long history and big ambitions, and we believe that we combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice.

As a firm, we are also committed to harnessing technology in order to continually improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of our services.

• Supporting onboarding compliance (CDD & AML) for new and existing clients.
• Assisting the Client Onboarding team in carrying out verification of identity and proof of address checks using approved systems and dealing with queries
• Obtaining company documents from Companies House and other registers to complete CDD on company directors and beneficial owners
• Assisting fee earners in carrying out SoF and SoW investigations and collating SoF / SoW documentation in accordance with the firms AML policy
• Analysing SoF / SoW documents and identifying such further information / supporting evidence which must be collected from the client
• Analyse risk assessments and provide a summary report to matter controllers to enable matter controller to assess and sign off Client Matter Risk Assessments and SoF & SoW checks
• Provide clear, accurate advice to the onboarding team and fee earners on CDD/KYC requirements, client and matter inception, source of funds, third-party payments, and general AML queries
• Liaise with the Client Onboarding team to ensure that all SoF & SoW documents are complete and logged to contact records and matter Compliance Folder in line with the firms’ policies.
• Assisting with carrying out pre-exchange of contracts risk assessment ensuring all SoF & SoW documentation is complete and risk assessments have been properly updated

Compliance Advisory & Support

• Assist the Risk Committee in dealing with day-to-day queries regarding the firms AML policies and their implementation
• Interpret AML regulations and internal policies to make risk-based decisions.
• Escalate complex or reputational issues to Risk Committee with proposed actions.

Projects & Training

• Support wider risk and compliance projects, including creating and delivering training.
• Update guidance and forms for the team and firm.
• Present on compliance topics as required.

Monitoring & Reviews

• Undertake periodic and trigger-based regulatory file reviews
• Investigate screening alerts (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, ESG/reputational concerns).
• Ensure compliance with internal policies on business acceptance and ongoing monitoring.

Skills required

• Knowledge/Experience – Degree in Law, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in AML, CDD/KYC, or compliance within a legal or financial services environment. Experience working within Property Law would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and risk-based approaches
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• High integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and fast-paced environments
• Collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Planning & Organising – must be able to plan and organise own workload
• Problem Solving – ability to think clearly, logically and finding effective solutions to problems

Salary and benefits

We offer very competitive salaries and generous benefits.

You will also benefit from our career development programme. We are award winning in relation to the investment we make in our people, and we will provide you with clear expectations of your role, including a route-map for your progression, assessment, and individual feedback. You will be provided with access to technical training tailored to you and will be rewarded based on what you contribute, not your tenure.

Morr & Co LLP are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, gender identity or disability. We value difference and want everyone who works with us to feel that our firm is a place where our colleagues can be themselves and belong.

The firm is committed to providing an environment in which the rights and dignity of all its employees are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.

Any equality data provided by you will be used to monitor our diversity policies and practices.