Compliance Officer – Junior Analyst

This role as a Compliance Officer – Junior Analyst sits within the firm’s Risk & Compliance Team and will involve being part of a team of new business intake analysts:

• carrying out conflict searches using conflict database software and conducting in depth analysis of the results of the searches; and
• performing client identification checks and preparing client and matter risk assessments.

Key responsibilities:

• Risk assessing new and existing clients and matters, conducting AML due diligence checks and research, and producing reports.
• Carrying out conflicts of interest checks for the firm within the conflict database software, analysing conflict search results, identifying the existence of potential conflicts and liaising with partners and fee earners to address or clear potential conflicts and open files under the guidance of the NBI Manager.
• Carrying out client and company monitoring processes to keep the firm’s records up to date, identifying and reporting any changes to risk level.
• Liaising with lawyers to obtain further information to assist with conflicts and AML analysis and to escalate any issues to the NBI Manager or Head of Risk & Compliance.
• Assisting stakeholders across the firm with client acceptance processes.
• Assisting members of the Risk & Compliance team with team processes and projects as needed .
• Keeping up to date with relevant regulatory and compliance developments and assisting with monitoring compliance risks.

• Educated to degree level and preferably with previous experience in working in a similar role in risk and compliance.
• Non-graduates with previous risk and compliance experience will be considered.
• Knowledge and/or experience of using business intake systems such as Intapp Open, Orbis, SmartSearch preferable.
• Understanding of the SRA conflicts rules and anti-money laundering legislation.
• Proficient IT skills including the use of the internet as a research tool and ability to learn use of software research tools swiftly.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to provide high levels of service.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong team working skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise work.
• Confidence and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

• Competitive base salary
• Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of carparking expenses via a pay as you go card at a local carpark (likely to be Farnham Road carpark)
• Travel – option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service)
• Cash back scheme
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package including:
• Critical illness insurance
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Dental insurance
• Cycle to work schemes
• Taste card
• Fun pass
• Give as you earn
• Discounted gym memberships and shopping
• Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes

Stevens & Bolton – making a positive difference to your career

You’ll work with people who listen, and who actively and willingly support one another within a collaborative and engaging environment. We genuinely care about our people and strive to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive and happy workforce.

We are recognised as a top firm in The Times Best Law Firms 2025, shortlisted for “Law Firm of the Year: The Independents” at The Lawyer Awards 2025 and shortlisted for “Regional/Offshore Team of the Year” at the Legal Business Awards 2025. The Firm was recently named “Law firm of the year” at the 2025 Legal Cheek Awards, was shortlisted for “ESG Initiative of the Year” at the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024 Awards and shortlisted for “UK Law Firm of the Year – Small/Mid-Sized Firm” at the British Legal Awards 2023. Our refurbished office has been awarded a RICS SKA silver certificate and a 2-star Fitwel accreditation.

We’ve made excellence the hallmark of our firm: in the clear advice we give, in the enduring client relationships we build and in our proactive and highly responsive service. We seek to recruit people who will help us maintain and build on this, and in return we offer excellent long-term career and development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I). This drives a strategy which focuses on constant promotion of an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to realise their full potential and be themselves at work. In 2020 we were shortlisted for “Best D&I Initiative” at The HR Awards and for “Best Talent and Inclusion Initiative” at The Lawyer Awards.