Compliance Analyst

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Job Description

Compliance Analystn Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London or Edinburghn Hybrid & Flexible WorkingnnnI'm working with a brilliant national law firm looking to expand their growing compliance function and bring on board a Compliance AnalystnnnThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in legal compliance, AML, conflicts, CDD and KYC who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to develop their career within a well-respected firm.nnThe Role?nn

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  • Conducting conflict of interest checks using specialist conflicts software.
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  • Reviewing and assessing potential conflicts, liaising with fee earners and partners to reach commercial and compliant decisions.
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  • Reviewing Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) documentation.
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  • Ensuring compliance with AML regulations, SRA requirements and internal policies.
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  • Carrying out company, sanctions and verification searches using a range of compliance databases.
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  • Reviewing beneficial ownership structures and advising on more complex CDD requirements.
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  • Undertaking Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) reviews where required.
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  • Supporting ongoing AML reviews for existing clients.
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  • Working closely with lawyers and stakeholders across the business to provide practical compliance guidance.
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  • Helping maintain high standards across client onboarding, risk management and regulatory compliance.
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About you?nn

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  • Previous experience working within a law firm compliance, AML, Risk & Compliance or Business Acceptance team.
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  • At least 12 months' experience conducting legal conflicts checks.
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  • Experience reviewing CDD, KYC and AML documentation.
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  • Strong analytical and research skills.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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  • The ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
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  • Experience using legal compliance systems such as Intapp Conflicts would be advantageous, although not essential.
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What's in it for you?nn A genuine opportunity to progress- this firm focuses on internal developmentnn Faulous firm wide benefitsnn Hybrid working (2 days in office)nn A growing team, and a brilliant leadership team to work with nn Interesting international work.nnnInterested?nnnKnow someone who could be brilliant?nnnReach out, let's have a confidential conversation

Posted: July 8th, 2026