Onboarding Compliance Manager
A great opportunity has come up with a London Boutique Law firm to manage their Onboarding function on an initial contract basis. They typically deal with corporate and institutional clients
Job description
This is a position for an Onboarding Compliance Manager on a 4-5 month FTC to join the Risk and Compliance Department.
The successful candidate will manage the client and matter onboarding function.
This is a very busy management role that requires a proactive approach and ability to adapt to a fast-evolving team.
Minimum of 3 days in the office
Responsibilities
* Main responsibility is to manage the central Onboarding Compliance team and deliver an efficient, responsive service that is aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.
* Proactively make improvements to the gatekeeping function/onboarding process for clients and matters.
* Develop, motivate and line manage the central onboarding compliance team.
* Allocate and delegate work within the onboarding team to ensure that the client and matter onboarding process is delivered effectively and in accordance with the firm’s Policies and Procedures.
* Conduct thorough client due diligence (CDD) and complete the relevant sections of client and matter risk assessments in line with the firm’s risk-based approach. Ensure that enhanced due diligence measures are applied to matters identified as high risk.
* Prepare escalation reports in accordance with the firm’s policies and processes).
* Work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to ensure smooth coordination providing cover and support for each other where needed. Demonstrate flexibility by adopting an ‘all hands on deck’ approach during busy periods to ensure deadlines are met and service levels maintained.
* Build strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (including partners, lawyers, and business support teams), and engage professionally and responsively with clients and external parties.
* Contribute to the wider team’s projects and priorities and carry out other ad-hoc activities as required.
Job requirements
* Experience of Managing an Onboarding/KYC team
* Strong knowledge of onboarding corporate clients
* Minimum of 5 years of Onboarding/KYC
* Experience of EDD
* Experience working in a Law firm or professional services firm