At Ward Hadaway, we offer quality legal advisory services to businesses, the public sector and individuals. We strongly believe in acting fairly, openly, responsibly and honestly. As a UK Top 100 Law Firm, we value our people and have staff working across five office locations in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside.
Our Risk & Compliance team play a vital part in the functioning of the firm and they are currently seeking two Analyststo join them in the Newcastle or Leeds office.You will have strong knowledge of KYC, AML/CDD and sanctions, preferably in a law firm. You will also need an attention to detail and ethical standards, with good research, analytical and communication skills.
Some key responsibilities within the role will be (but not limited to) the following:
* Obtaining and analysing all necessary documentation for KYC/AML/CDD and sanctions.
* Carrying out CDD and screening for PEPs and sanctions
* Keeping records of measures applied to each client matter.
* Responding to KYC, AML/CDD and sanctions queries.
* Evaluating new and existing clients to understand the nature of the business, ownership structure and associated risks.
* Obtaining and analysing information on beneficial ownership.
* Carrying out enhanced due diligence checks and escalating complex/high-risk KYC issues.
* Investigating negative media/news findings.
* Advising fee earners on AML and sanctions policy requirements.
* Assisting with training new employees on the firm's processes and procedures.
* Assisting with projects and ad hoc tasks as required.
* Working and liaising with internal stakeholders.
If you would like to request further information or to discuss the role, please contactpeople@wardhadaway.com quoting vacancy reference QUAL.0725.
If you require any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please request a call back via the above email address.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently instructing agents to support with this role. Please do not send speculative CVs.
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