Compliance Officer
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- Scotland,Glasgow City
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Job Description:
Risk & Compliance Advisor
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Full-time - 9am–5pm
We’re working with a leading Scottish law firm looking for someone to join their close knit growing compliance function.
This is a hands-on role that sits at the heart of the firm’s business acceptance and risk management function. You’ll be advising partners and fee-earners on AML, sanctions, conflicts, and broader financial crime risks, helping the firm take on work confidently while meeting top tier regulatory standards.
The Role?
*Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and AML reviews for new and existing clients and matters
*Assess AML, bribery, sanctions, reputational, sectoral, and jurisdictional risks
*Review and verify identity documentation in line with AML legislation and firm policy
*Prepare detailed written risk assessments, including analysis aligned to FATF typologies
*Draft escalations to the MLRO and Compliance leadership, including legal and regulatory analysis
*Support ongoing monitoring and periodic file reviews
*Manage online client verification processes (e.g. Amiqus) and progress new business instructions
*Advise matter teams on risk mitigation, clearance conditions, and ongoing compliance obligations
*Respond to AML and conflicts queries, liaising directly with partners on complex issues
*Identify and resolve conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues
*Support AML investigations and assist with SAR preparation
*Deliver AML and compliance training across the firm
*Contribute to compliance projects, system improvements, and policy development
About You?*3+ years experience AML and conflicts within specifically within a law firm
*Solid understanding of UK AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and financial crime risks
*Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions, PEPs, and complex ownership structures
*Confident handling low to medium complexity matters independently, with exposure to more complex cases
*Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, practical advice
What’s in it for you?
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working (3 days in office!)
*Supportiveenvironment
*Opportunity for internal progression
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
*Private healthcare
*Great company wide benefits
Interested?
Know someone who could be great?
Reach out, let’s have a confidential conversation
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Full-time - 9am–5pm
We’re working with a leading Scottish law firm looking for someone to join their close knit growing compliance function.
This is a hands-on role that sits at the heart of the firm’s business acceptance and risk management function. You’ll be advising partners and fee-earners on AML, sanctions, conflicts, and broader financial crime risks, helping the firm take on work confidently while meeting top tier regulatory standards.
The Role?
*Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and AML reviews for new and existing clients and matters
*Assess AML, bribery, sanctions, reputational, sectoral, and jurisdictional risks
*Review and verify identity documentation in line with AML legislation and firm policy
*Prepare detailed written risk assessments, including analysis aligned to FATF typologies
*Draft escalations to the MLRO and Compliance leadership, including legal and regulatory analysis
*Support ongoing monitoring and periodic file reviews
*Manage online client verification processes (e.g. Amiqus) and progress new business instructions
*Advise matter teams on risk mitigation, clearance conditions, and ongoing compliance obligations
*Respond to AML and conflicts queries, liaising directly with partners on complex issues
*Identify and resolve conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues
*Support AML investigations and assist with SAR preparation
*Deliver AML and compliance training across the firm
*Contribute to compliance projects, system improvements, and policy development
About You?*3+ years experience AML and conflicts within specifically within a law firm
*Solid understanding of UK AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and financial crime risks
*Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions, PEPs, and complex ownership structures
*Confident handling low to medium complexity matters independently, with exposure to more complex cases
*Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, practical advice
What’s in it for you?
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working (3 days in office!)
*Supportiveenvironment
*Opportunity for internal progression
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
*Private healthcare
*Great company wide benefits
Interested?
Know someone who could be great?
Reach out, let’s have a confidential conversation
Job number 3440286
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