William Blair

About the Company

William Blair is the premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, institutional sales and trading, and equity research. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients' evolving needs.
As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*

*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.

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Company Name

William Blair

Job Title

Compliance Officer (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Job title: Compliance Officer (12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract) Role Summary: Provide day‑to‑day regulatory compliance support for the Investment Banking division. Advise bankers on UK financial crime, KYC, MIFID, and other relevant frameworks, manage control‑room processes, maintain compliance registers, and coordinate training and onboarding activities. Expectations: - Act as a trusted compliance advisor to investment bankers during all transaction stages. - Identify and mitigate financial‑crime risks in new client onboarding and existing relationships. - Escalate findings to the Money‑Laundering Reporting Officer and Board within defined timelines. - Deliver timely, accurate compliance reporting and documentation across business lines. - Support the Chief Compliance Officer on projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with investment bankers to interpret regulatory requirements for corporate finance and private‑side transactions. - Provide guidance on AML/KYC, Gifts & Entertainment, Personal Account Dealing, and other core control‑room processes. - Conduct financial‑crime risk assessments for client take‑ons and maintain compliance registers (conflicts, breaches, outside business). - Facilitate AML/KYC onboarding with bankers and third‑party providers. - Monitor MAR, MIFID, and public‑private matters; manage transaction conflict reviews. - Coordinate internal compliance training, induct new bankers, and serve as the central contact for compliance queries. - Maintain and update banking policies, procedures, and compliance documentation. - Manage control‑room systems (e.g., MyComplianceOffice) and support testing activities from annual risk assessments. - Participate in global compliance projects as required. Required Skills: - Strong knowledge of UK financial‑crime/KYC framework and MIFID regulations. - Experience with core compliance processes and private‑side regulatory requirements. - Proven control‑room or compliance‑system experience (MyComplianceOffice preferred). - Policy drafting, documentation, and compliance register management. - Excellent Microsoft Office, organizational, and multi‑project management skills. - Effective communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities. - Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and regulatory excellence. Required Education & Certifications: - University degree (preferred) or equivalent compliance certification.

London, United kingdom

On site

16-11-2025