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The Risk & Compliance Assistant will support our EU Head of Risk & Compliance, Senior Client and Matter Inception Manager, AML & Sanctions Manager, Money Laundering Reporting Officer ("MLRO"), and key stakeholders across the business including the wider Risk & Compliance team across the firm's European, APAC and US operations.
The role is integral to the anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist and proliferation financing, and sanctions compliance aspects of the Risk & Compliance team's operations. Key responsibilities involve processing and registering Client Due Diligence information.
The ideal candidate will be willing to go the extra mile, joining a team who are dedicated and committed to supporting the firm in its client-focussed work. We are looking for a candidate who has a methodical and well organised approach to work and who is eager to take responsibility for their areas of work. You will be an excellent communicator, inquisitive and enthusiastic and willing to work with lawyers and support staff at all levels and in differing jurisdictions.
Areas Of Focus And Responsibilities
* Supporting the high-volume business on matter inception, ensuring that due diligence checks are carried out in a timely manner.
* Communicating with stakeholders across the firm to ensure they understand their responsibilities for compliance with all AML/CTF and sanctions policies, controls and procedures.
* Responding to anti-money laundering due diligence queries.
* Check relevant parties through our online PEP/sanctions screening tool.
* Undertaking research on Politically Exposed Persons ('PEP') and high-risk clients in order to create profile packs for management review.
* Liaising with the Client Relationship team where client identification documentation is outstanding, but work is in progress.
* Processing, checking and recording client due diligence documentation.
* Closing in progress matters where client identification documentation is outstanding, and the engagement is no longer proceeding.
* Maintenance of various Risk & Compliance records and registers.
* To process and make amendments to Elite 3e when required.
* Working with the finance team to deal with queries arising where payments are made, or are to be made, by third parties on a client's behalf.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include undertaking additional tasks as required.
Skills And Attributes
* We are looking to meet experienced compliance assistants who have proven experience within a law firm.
* A minimum of 1 years' experience working in an AML / CTF and sanctions compliance environment within the UK.
* Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory obligations (Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, and the SRA Handbook).
* Experience of analysing data, including advanced excel skills.
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Team player adaptable to fast-paced and changing environment
* Strong cross-cultural awareness, sensitivity and high level of confidentiality.
The Essentials
* 9.30 am to 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
* Hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
* Flexible benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, denplan, season ticket loan, discounted gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, flu jabs, doctors consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on site café and more.
About Withers
Withers has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on the full range of their business, personal and philanthropic legal needs, both at home and abroad. With offices in the key financial centres of Europe, Asia-Pacific, the United States and the Caribbean, we provide coverage and services that other law firms focussed on the needs of the individual cannot. We have represented 70% of the Top 100 in The Sunday Times Rich List, 25% of the Forbes 400 List, 35% of the Hong Kong Forbes Rich List, and 35% of Forbes Asia's Richest Families list. In 2018 Withers became one of the first law firms to adopt fully agile working practices with people splitting their time between their home and the office.
Information for recruitment agencies
Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal opportunities employment statement
It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Law Practice
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