Our client, a City-based law firm in London, is seeking a Risk & Compliance Administrator to join their growing Risk & Compliance team. This role supports the firm’s compliance framework and plays a key part in ensuring regulatory obligations are met, particularly around new client and matter onboarding.
You’ll work closely with the Risk & Compliance Manager and wider team, providing day-to-day administrative and operational support across conflicts, sanctions, and risk processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out initial compliance screening checks, escalating potential or actual matches (conflicts, payors, sanctions).
- Maintain compliance registers, including undertakings and process agent agreements.
- Support client and matter maintenance, including updates, closures, and fee earner changes.
- Run high-risk monitoring checks, including database and adverse media searches.
- Manage inbox queries, responding to questions on compliance processes.
- Assist with meeting coordination, including training sessions.
- Review engagement letter reports and record correspondence in the system.
- Provide general administrative support, including database checks and delegated tasks.
- Support ad-hoc projects across the Risk & Compliance function.
Experience & Skills Required
- A genuine interest in Risk & Compliance.
- Previous experience in an administrative role (professional services desirable).
- Comfortable working in a team-focused environment with a flexible approach.
- Methodical, organised, and able to manage both routine and ongoing tasks.
- A quick learner with good judgement on when to escalate issues.
- Strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills.
Package & Location
- Location: London
- Benefits: Included
- Eligibility: Candidates must be UK-based with full right to work
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