AML Compliance Officer

CompanySlater and Gordon Lawyers (UK)

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/4/2026

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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

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£48,200 (£24.72 per hour)

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Description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a AML Compliance Officer to join us in either Manchester or Cardiff The AML Compliance Officer will work closely with the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), providing anti-money laundering (AML) support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an AML Compliance Officer to join the Risk & Compliance team. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of AML work. You will have a key part in ensuring the relevant legal and regulatory requirements are adhered to and everyone provides the highest standard of service. You will also be assisting the MLRO in ensuring compliance with our AML procedures and processes.

Experience of working within AML is essential, as is knowledge of AML and Sanctions regulations, financial crime and customer due diligence (CDD) requirements.

Responsibilities

Review CDD checks, interpreting the results and providing appropriate guidance to the business
Review and approve new customer CDD where required
Determine the nature and level of CDD required in order to comply with AML Regulations
Provide advice to the MLRO, Deputy MLRO and wider business on AML and other general CDD queries
Undertake AML audits
Keep up to date with key developments in money laundering legislation and regulation
Monitor and deal with queries logged in the compliance portal, providing advice as required
Assist in the management of the compliance monitoring programme, conducting periodic compliance audits

About You

A good understanding of the relevant AML regulations and Sanctions
Experience of working in AML in a regulated legal environment
Highly organised with the ability to manage a workload
IT skills to include Microsoft packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
An understanding of the SRA’s Codes of Conduct and general compliance issues

What We Offer In Return

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

AML Compliance Officer