Legal Risk & Compliance Analyst

In Cork; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global firm in Sheffield is seeking a Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves conducting client due diligence, managing risk assessments, and maintaining compliance across the client database. Ideal candidates will have 6–12 months experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working policy, private medical insurance, and up to 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Up to 25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of Risk and Compliance experience in the legal sector.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Desire to learn in the Risk and Compliance industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence from an AML perspective.
• Undertake risk assessments considering legal and regulatory position.
• Handle enquiries regarding new client forms and compliance matters.

Skills

Time-management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst – Fixed‑Term Contract

Sewell Wallis is recruiting on behalf of a global firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The firm operates in over 40 countries with more than 50 offices worldwide.

Position: Junior AML Risk & Compliance Analyst
Duration: 18‑month fixed‑term contract
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

About the Role

The role focuses on client due diligence, risk assessment and maintaining AML compliance across the firm's client database.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from an AML, sanctions and reputational risk perspective.
• Undertake client and matter risk assessments considering jurisdiction, legal, regulatory position and commercial activities.
• Administer company searches on all new client engagements to identify PEPs, sanctions or adverse media issues.
• Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Maintain accurate client information in the firm's finance system.
• Handle enquiries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms, client data and general regulatory and compliance matters.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–12 months of experience in Risk and Compliance within the legal sector.
• Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance industry.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Up to 25 days holiday (28 days with service).
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV, quoting our reference, and specify which website you saw this position advertised on. We receive a high volume of applications; please allow up to seven days to receive a response. If no response is received within that period, your application will not be successful.