Legal Compliance Officer AML

Role: Legal Compliance Officer (AML)
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Contract: Full time, hybrid, 24-month FTC

As part of the Ongoing Monitoring team, you'll play a key role in ensuring client records remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with current AML and counter-terrorist financing requirements.

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  Reviewing existing client files to identify and assess changes in risk profiles
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  Ensuring client due diligence documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date
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  Conducting company registry searches, ownership verification, and adverse media screening
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  Liaising with internal departments to obtain outstanding information and resolve queries
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  Supporting the Deputy MLRO with AML-related administrative activities
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  Assisting with broader compliance monitoring, research, and regulatory projects

This role offers comprehensive exposure to core AML processes and insight into how compliance frameworks operate within a regulated organisation.

Full training will be provided. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, detail-focused, and genuinely interested in compliance and financial crime prevention.

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  A degree or a demonstrated interest in compliance, risk, or financial crime
  (AML/KYC qualifications are advantageous but not essential)
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  Experience within a regulated or professional services environment (desirable)
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  A basic understanding of AML regulations and financial crime principles
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  Confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
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  Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
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  The ability to conduct thorough research and follow procedures accurately
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  Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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  Clear written and verbal communication skills
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  A proactive, team-oriented mindset

This role is designed to help you build a strong foundation in financial crime compliance.
You'll benefit from:

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  Practical AML and KYC experience
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  Exposure to regulatory frameworks and compliance monitoring processes
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  Structured training and ongoing development support
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  The opportunity to work alongside experienced compliance professionals

We offer a flexible and competitive benefits package to support you throughout your career:

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  Competitive salary with annual review
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  Performance-related bonus
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  Flexible and hybrid working options
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  Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service)
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  Holiday buy/sell scheme
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  Private medical insurance
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  Enhanced parental and family-friendly leave
• Workplace adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010

Additional Information:

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  CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
  
  This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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