Compliance Analyst

Career Legal
New Haven, CT

Compliance Analyst | New Haven, Connecticut | $70,000 - $85,000 + Hybrid Working


Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its growing Compliance & Risk team in New Haven, Connecticut.


This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with experience in AML, sanctions, and client onboarding to join a highly regarded global firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's regulatory and financial crime compliance framework while contributing to the development of new processes within a collaborative international team.


Location: New Haven, CT

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on individuals, companies, trusts, and other entities.
  • Review and analyse onboarding documentation, identifying any additional information required.
  • Perform AML and reputational risk assessments on new and existing clients.
  • Conduct sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media searches.
  • Utilise compliance and research tools including World-Check, Orbis, Experian, and corporate registries.
  • Support the firm's client onboarding and new business intake processes.
  • Respond to compliance-related queries from lawyers, business services teams, and clients.
  • Assist with conflicts checks, file audits, and wider compliance projects.


Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year's experience within compliance, AML, risk, or financial crime, ideally gained within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Strong interest in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with Intapp, Elite, or similar compliance systems is advantageous.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected international law firm that offers a supportive culture, genuine career development opportunities, and exposure to complex international compliance matters.

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