Compliance Officer

1w1 week ago

Stephenson Harwood

London, GB · Full-time · £50,000 – £70,000

About this role

The Compliance Officer will provide support in completing Business Acceptance tasks, focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings. This role involves utilising Intapp Open software to analyse results and identify potential regulatory or commercial conflicts. Facilitate resolution while managing requests from fee-earners.

Day-to-day duties include researching new clients for CDD purposes, assisting in obtaining required documentation, and conducting sanctions screening. Implement and maintain information barriers to ensure compliance. Work closely with IT, Accounts, and other support functions on operational needs.

The Business Acceptance team features a Head, Manager, Senior Compliance Officer, and eight Compliance Officers in London. Collaborate with smaller teams in Hong Kong and Singapore for global alignment. Assist in testing software upgrades like Intapp Open.

Join an ambitious firm offering early responsibility, honest career conversations, and performance-based recognition. Most roles are hybrid, with flexible arrangements discussed during application. Benefit from a wellbeing strategy covering physical, emotional, financial, and social pillars.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates
Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders within the business
Strong research skills and familiarity with data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly

Responsibilities

Analyse conflict search results to identify potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitate resolution using Intapp Open
Manage incoming requests for new client and new matter openings
Research new clients for CDD purposes and assist fee-earners in obtaining required information and documentation
Implement and maintain information barriers
Conduct sanctions screening
Work closely with business support functions including IT and Accounts
Assist with testing of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team such as Intapp Open

Benefits

Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family
Range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
Tech, cycle and electric car schemes
Opportunity to support the firm's charity through volunteering leave
Wellbeing strategy focusing on physical, emotional, financial and social aspects
Hybrid working with flexibility discussed during application
Equal opportunity employer committed to diverse workforce