Job Description
Legal Client Onboarding Executive – AML and CDD
£30,000 dependent on experience
Guildford
Permanent - 9-5.30 Monday to Thursday and 9-5 on Friday, all with 1 hr lunch break
Benefits:
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical cover
* Contributory pension
* Life assurance
* Annual bonus scheme
* Career development plans
* Social events
You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Onboarding Executive with the management of the client onboarding process, with a particular focus on client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to build strong client relationships while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
We are currently seeking a Client Onboarding Executive to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in ensuring that our clients undergo thorough due diligence and comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Perform in-depth CDD and AML checks on new and existing clients to assess their risk profiles.
• Ensure that client documentation and information are accurate and up to date.
• Investigate and analyse client backgrounds, business activities, and ownership structures.
• Identify and escalate any high-risk or suspicious client profiles to the AML compliance team.
• Implement and enforce AML policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with UK regulations.
• Monitor and report any unusual transactions or activities to the AML team that may indicate potential money laundering or fraud.
• Keep up to date with evolving AML regulations and implement necessary changes in the client onboarding process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Communicate CDD and AML requirements to clients and guide them through the process.
• Address client inquiries and concerns related to CDD and AML.
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree. Eye for detail. Strong understanding of CDD and AML procedures.
Excellent client care skills.
• Is professional and courteous in communication at all times
• Proven experience in client onboarding, CDD, and AML within the legal services sector.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understands and adheres to regulatory and compliance procedures at all times.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and alignment with, the values of the firm.
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.