Compliance Assistant

Compliance Assistant
Your New CompanyA well-established and respected professional services organisation is seeking a Compliance Assistant to join its Risk and Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented graduate or early-career professional to develop their expertise within a regulated environment. Working alongside experienced compliance professionals, you will play a key role in supporting client onboarding, regulatory compliance, risk management, and quality assurance activities across the business.The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture, where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.
Your New RoleAs Compliance Assistant, you will provide operational support across a wide range of compliance and risk activities, helping to ensure the organisation maintains high standards of regulatory compliance and service delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting new client onboarding and matter opening processes in line with anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and risk management procedures.
• Preparing and reviewing engagement documentation using approved templates.
• Assisting with the collection and verification of client due diligence documentation.
• Conducting sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP), and adverse media screening checks.
• Supporting ongoing due diligence reviews and monitoring activities.
• Identifying and escalating potential compliance risks, inconsistencies, or missing information.
• Assisting with remediation projects, audit actions, and compliance investigations.
• Supporting file opening, file closure, archiving, retention, and records management processes.
• Carrying out quality assurance reviews and maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Responding to routine compliance and onboarding queries from internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with compliance training initiatives, process improvements, and the maintenance of compliance systems and registers.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.

What You''ll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general IT systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable experience includes:

• Exposure to client onboarding, compliance, AML, KYC, financial crime prevention, risk management, or regulatory processes.
• Previous experience within a legal, professional services, financial services, or other regulated environment.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, governance standards, or quality assurance processes.

What You''ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within risk and compliance.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to a broad range of regulatory and compliance activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to work with experienced professionals in a growing and highly regarded organisation.
• Career progression opportunities within a specialist compliance function.

If you''re looking to develop your career in compliance and risk within a professional and regulated environment, we''d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.

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