Job Description
Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
As a AML & Client Onboarding Specialist you will be responsible for enforcing Lightfoots AML & Client Due Diligence Policy and Sanctions Policy across all departments and helping the firm comply with relevant financial crime legislation and regulations.
The role involves responding to AML/KYC daily queries, guiding staff and delivering training, monitoring and reporting, systems and onboarding process review.
This is a full-time permanent position in one of our Thame offices, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm. Hybrid working (2 days per week remote working) considered.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reviewing and responding to daily queries (firmwide) regarding client due diligence/KYC, including source of funds and HMLR’s ‘Safe Harbour’ status requirements.
2. Directing staff to the MLRO where there are higher risks of ML/PF/TF or concerns/suspicion.
3. Assisting staff in understanding and applying Lightfoots’ AML (incl...