Compliance Officer - Central London, United Kingdom - Stephenson Harwood

Description

You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business.

Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance.

The Business Acceptance team consists of the Head of Business Acceptance, an AML and Sanctions Manager, three Senior Compliance Officers and ten Compliance Officers based in the firm's London office.

The London team works closely with the Business Acceptance teams in Hong Kong and Singapore, which consists of a Business Acceptance Manager, a Senior Compliance Officer and three Compliance Officers.

The successful candidate will provide support in the completion of Business Acceptance tasks, predominantly focusing on conflict searches and new business intake/matter openings.

Analysing conflict search results utilising Intapp Open software, identifying potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating the resolution of these.

Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings and assessing any conflicts- or AML-related risks.
Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.

Assisting with the testing of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open.

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely.

We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.

A strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering legislation and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.

Proven experience and confidence in making decisions regarding conflicts and AML issues, and explaining those decisions to senior stakeholders within the business.

Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity.

Undergraduate degree is required, law degree is preferred.
Experience of using Intapp Open software is required.
Proven relevant experience in an established compliance team within a law firm or other regulated industry.

The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics.

With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individualsacross the mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.

Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.

Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. Teamwork- We work together to build close, long-term relationships

To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade.