Risk & Compliance Analyst

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success. 

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they’re proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and our ethos of bravery and kindness. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.

With an internationally minded team of more than 700 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we’ve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients’ businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

The Risk & Compliance team at Lewis Silkin is a dynamic and full-service function with a breadth of responsibility across the firm, encompassing all aspects of regulatory support and advice. Roles offer variety in the day-to-day responsibilities of the function but include longer-term project work and a focus on personal development. The team has grown substantially in the last few years, comprising a team of eight specialist roles and is looking to build upon its existing skills and experience.

We are looking for two Risk & Compliance Analysts to join the team. Working alongside the wider Risk & Compliance team, this role will assist with the day-to-day running of the firm’s client and matter onboarding procedures and other client and matter-related tasks. This will include responding to conflict queries, advising on CDD and EDD requirements and other queries regarding client and matter inception and set-up. Other responsibilities will include assisting fee earners and others across the firm in relation to regulatory queries.

Key responsibilities

To provide effective, professional support to the Risk & Compliance team and wider business.

Key duties include:

• Carrying out anti-money laundering checks on new and existing clients.
• Conducting PEP and sanction searches.
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and supporting the business with queries about onboarding.
• Risk analysis on new and existing clients and matters.
• Reviewing conflict of interest searches.
• Liaising with the wider business regarding risk and compliance issues.
• Providing support to the business on setting up and maintaining information barriers.
• Collating and analysing new client and matter data statistics for monthly reporting.
• Assisting with ongoing project work.
• Assisting the wider Risk & Compliance Team as needed.

You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have previous experience working within an office. You’ll have a flexible nature and will enjoy working within a fast-paced team, and will be highly organised. You’ll also possess strong numeracy and attention to detail skills, which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being a team player, who is keen to support others.

Requirements for role

• Prior experience of risk and compliance in a law firm or other professional services organisation subject to applicable UK money laundering regulations is preferred, but not a requirement.
• Prior experience and understanding of applicable UK money laundering regulations is desirable.
• Prior experience and understanding of the SRA Codes of Conduct 2019 and regulatory framework is preferred, but not a requirement.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Proactive approach to ensuring that all relevant work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness to learn and strong analytical skills.

IT skills required

• Proficient IT skills using the Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience or knowledge of document management systems (such as NetDocs) and client/matter inception software (such as Intapp OPEN) and would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Educational and professional qualifications required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience level.

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com).