AML Compliance Assistant

The firm are open to looking at Paralegals or Future Trainees with AML experience.

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• Great benefits inc. private health care, life insurance
• 9:30am - 5:30pm

AML Compliance Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Performing due diligence on clients, counterparties and third-party payors through research and liaising with fee earners, secretaries and the finance team.
• Performing Politically Exposed Person, adverse press and sanctions searches using a variety of research tools.
• Summarising results of research and drafting and circulating client risk assessments and matter risk assessments.
• Updating Firm software and databases with relevant information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identifying and escalating red flags and higher risk matters as set out in Firm policy.
• Performing ongoing monitoring on completed AML files and periodic checks on personal identification documentation obtained as necessary.
• Assisting with the development and presentation of training for lawyers and business services staff.
• Assisting with updates to practice wide risk assessments and policies as required.

AML Compliance Assistant Key Skills & Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working in an AML and / or sanctions compliance environment within a global law firm.
• Knowledge of AML, CTF and sanctions legislation and guidance across Europe and Asia.
• Experience of performing diligence checks (including research and risk assessments) on entities and individuals.