Compliance Assistant

Company: Staffline
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Compliance Assistant

Permanent, Belfast Salary: £26,000 Onsite initially, hybrid working after probation Monday – Friday

We are working with a well-established, regulated professional services organisation in Belfast who are seeking a Compliance Assistant to join their Risk & Compliance function on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, collaborative team where you will gain broad exposure across compliance, AML and onboarding activities. The role offers strong long-term development, variety in day-to-day work and the chance to play a key part in supporting both new and ongoing business.

The Role

Reporting into senior compliance leadership, the Compliance Executive will support the day-to-day operation of the firm’s compliance, AML and onboarding frameworks. The role balances facilitating business activity while ensuring regulatory and internal compliance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

  • Support client onboarding, file opening and engagement processes
  • Carry out AML, KYC, sanctions and due diligence checks
  • Maintain compliance records, file management and quality assurance tasks
  • Identify and escalate risks, missing information and compliance issues
  • Respond to routine compliance queries and support process improvements

Key Criteria

  • Degree in Law, Business or a related subject
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Proactive, reliable and able to manage workload independently

Applicants must be based in Northern Ireland with full rights to work unrestricted in the United Kingdom

Please contact Ellen at Staffline for further details

Skills:Compliance AML onboarding financial crime File Management

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Posted: June 25th, 2026