Compliance and AML Assistant

COMPLIANCE AND AML ASSISTANT, WEST BERKSHIRE, £COMPETITIVE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance and AML Assistant to join the Compliance Team of a highly reputable Legal 500 firm.
JOB REF: 215299158

THE FIRM:
* This highly reputable, Legal 500 firm is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm
*The firm has a number of offices and continues to grow its teams across a number of specialisms and offices
*The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to include flexible leave, pension contribution, life assurance, and a medical health cash plan
*The firm offers a comprehensive on-boarding programme, a wide range of ongoing training, and will support you in gaining professional qualifications for your career development

THE ROLE:
* This is an important role in ensuring the firm meets its anti-money laundering regulatory obligations and can confirm that the source of funds is legitimate.

Responsibilities will include:
Gathering and analysing client financial information to establish their source of wealth and funds, primarily for conveyancing transactions
Communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain missing documentation or data, as well as following up on any potential areas of concern
Carrying out risk assessments on information provided and identifying any issues
Performing plausibility checks on the source of funds to comply with regulatory guidelines and GL policy
Review information from multiple sources to ensure complete and consistent information
Accurately record information, assessments and documents within the case management system
Escalating potentially suspicious activities to the Source of Wealth Executive for further investigation and / or notify the fee-earner of possible issues as soon as possible
Ensuring the confidentiality and security of client information gathered during the due diligence process

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
* The ideal candidate will be numerate and have a good understanding of a broad range of financial and investment products with a strong attention to detail.

You will have:
Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Good awareness and understanding of a broad range of financial products e.g. investments, pensions etc
An understanding of money laundering rules and or previous experience working in AML / Compliance would be helpful although full training will be provided
Excellent time management skills with a clear ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
Good written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work as a team player and be able to build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues

To apply contact Kate Stubbs at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email kate.stubbs@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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