Compliance Assistant - Prestigious Law Firm
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hybrid: 3 days in/2 from home
Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting for an astute, motivated, and enthusiastic individual looking to advance their career in Risk and Compliance to join one of our prestigious law firm clients on a permanent, hybrid working basis at their London offices.
Your responsibilities will include:
Opening new client matters on the firm's systemsCarrying out KYC with risk analysis for each clientReopening matters on the firm's systemHandling queries related to money laundering checksKeeping accurate and up-to-date recordsMaintaining the team's new clients and new matters recordAssisting with data cleansing projectsUpdating KYC for long-standing clientsSupporting the Risk & Compliance Manager and Compliance OfficerMaintaining knowledge of client checking and money laundering proceduresAssisting with annual high-risk client reviewsHelping with the firm's annual internal auditDeveloping the firm's AML processes and proceduresDealing with general internal and external client queriesPerforming administrative duties such as maintaining training records and filing
The Ideal Candidate:
Will have strong academics, including a minimum 2 degree. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of numeracy, and a good knowledge of AML requirements for non-UK based clients. A calm, professional, and proactive approach, with keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, is essential.Confident, with a positive work ethic and the ability to build credible relationships with clients and colleagues.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.