Compliance Officer - Junior

Bird & Bird LLP is an international law firm which supports organisations being changed by technology or the digital world. We combine exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge and refreshingly creative thinking, to help clients achieve their commercial goals. We have over 1,300 lawyers in 29 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America, as well as close ties with firms in other parts of the world. If you want to find out more, visit www.twobirds.com.

The firm offers excellent prospects for progression and our culture provides all our people with world-class support to achieve their ambitions and goals.

Bird & Bird is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer. We support an agile working environment and are happy to discuss flexible working.

An opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Business Acceptance team where each Junior Compliance Officer is involved in conflicts, AML and sanctions work. Accordingly, this recruitment is likely to provide the candidate with opportunities to learn and become proficient in areas beyond their current area of expertise.

Ideally, you will have previous experience working within a centralised conflicts team, clearing conflicts through analysis, escalation and resolution. You will also have experience of identifying and dealing with issues relating to sanctions, high risk matters and complex ownership structures.

For further details on this role please click on the link below to review the job specification or contact Angela Bishop, Talent Acquisition Manager, angela.bishop@twobirds.com, for a confidential discussion about the vacancy.