Compliance Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Risk Management AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Data Protection Complaints Handling File Audits Regulatory Compliance Communication Analytical Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Compliance Associate

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Associate to join our growing Risk & Compliance function. This is a key role supporting the Compliance Partner, Compliance Manager, Risk Partner, COLP and MLRO in maintaining and enhancing our firm-wide Compliance Framework.

The Role

As a Compliance Associate, you will play a central role in supporting compliance operations across the firm, with particular focus on complaints handling, AML, data protection, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage potential complaints and maintain the complaints register
  • Deliver compliance inductions, training, and firm-wide updates
  • Support regulatory enquiries and lead/assist with investigations and projects
  • Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation
  • Review and update policies and procedures
  • Handle data protection matters (including DSARs)
  • Conduct file audits and support AML/CDD processes, working with the MLRO
  • Draft compliance reports and support accreditations (e.g. Lexcel, Investors in People)
  • Provide day-to-day risk and compliance support across the firm

About You

  • 3+ years’ experience in Risk & Compliance, AML, or Data Protection
  • Law firm experience preferred; qualified lawyer/compliance professional desirable
  • Strong knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident engaging with stakeholders

Benefits

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including life assurance, annual buy/sell holiday scheme, 25 days’ holiday, cash plan, lifestyle savings and learning portal access. Flexible benefits include cycle to work scheme, tech benefits, car maintenance scheme, voluntary critical illness cover, electric car scheme, gym discounts, and voluntary private medical insurance.

Application Instructions

Recruitment agencies: All recruitment is managed by our internal Recruiter. For queries, contact Georgie Roberts, Recruiter ([contact hidden]). Apply via the link: .

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