Job type
PermanentLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Audit Risk And ComplianceIndustry
LegalPay
£26000Closing date
31 Jul 2026
Compliance Assistant
Compliance Assistant
Your New Company
A 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 Role
As 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 Succeed
To 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.
