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Posted 20 July, 2026

Compliance Analyst

QED Legal
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Compliance Analyst\n
📍 Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London or Edinburgh\n
🏡 Hybrid & Flexible Working\n
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\nI'm working with a brilliant national law firm looking to expand their growing compliance function and bring on board a Compliance Analyst\n
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\nThis 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.\n
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The Role?\n
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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?\n
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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?
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\n🌟 A genuine opportunity to progress- this firm focuses on internal development\n
\n🌟 Faulous firm wide benefits\n
\n🌟 Hybrid working (2 days in office)\n
\n🌟 A growing team, and a brilliant leadership team to work with \n
\n🌟 Interesting international work.\n
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\nInterested?\n
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\nKnow someone who could be brilliant?\n
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\nReach out, let's have a confidential conversation