Risk and Compliance Analyst - CRA Consulting : Job Details

Job Title: Risk and Compliance AnalystSalary: £26,000 - £30,000Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract: Full time, Permanent, Hybrid AvailableRole Overview & Daily Responsibilities

This is a permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to build on existing experience within professional services. In this key role, you will join a dynamic Risk & Compliance Team, responsible for managing and maintaining the client database in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and compliance requirements. The primary focus of the team is to ensure that client due diligence records are accurate, up to date, and fully compliant with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing obligations.

Employment Benefits Package

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
• Flexible holiday scheme, with the option to buy or sell leave (subject to approval)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced sick pay
• Critical illness cover
• Dental insurance
• Private health insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Reward & recognition programme
• Employee referral scheme

About the Business

Our client is a progressive and forward-thinking law firm with a global footprint, operating in over 40 countries and employing more than 5,000 legal professionals. Their deep industry knowledge combined with a broad international outlook places them in a unique position to both anticipate future developments and help shape them. Embracing innovation and the latest legal technology, they are dedicated to delivering more effective legal services. This future-focused vision drives their commitment to nurturing talent and attracting high-calibre professionals, ensuring they are always ready to support clients in navigating tomorrow's legal challenges. Due to continued growth and expansion-particularly within the Risk & Compliance function in Sheffield-the firm is looking to recruit passionate, committed, and opportunity-driven individuals. This position is offered initially as a 24-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on business needs and performance.

About CRA Consulting

CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment agency, operating across the UK. We partner with respected law firms at local, regional, national, and international levels. Our recruitment spans all levels, from board, director and partner appointments through to legal support staff. For more information on how CRA Consulting can assist with your career progression, visit our website: www.craconsultants.com

Application Criteria

• Degree-educated - 2:1 or above (preferred)
• Experience in Risk & Compliance (preferred)
• Experience in professional services (required)
• Exposure to Anti-Money Laundering compliance (desired)
• Experience in administration, data analysis and/or customer service (desired)
• Based in or near Sheffield (essential)
• Full right to work in the UK (essential)

How to Apply

If this Risk and Compliance Analyst opportunity is of interest, please click the 'Apply' button. Alternatively, to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Lauren Hopkinson on . To explore further career opportunities, visit our jobs page at: jobsCRA 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 Risk and Compliance Analyst 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.