Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can be part of a dynamic, forward-looking, and agile team? If you are progressive, people-focused, and collaborative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are partnering with a Top 100 law firm to recruit an AML Officer to join their positive and supportive Bristol or London team, playing a key role within both the wider Risk & Compliance Team and the firm as a whole.
Your Responsibilities:
- Collect and review CDD evidence in line with policy and procedures
- Prepare CDD reports and risk assessments and liaise with fee-earners for additional documentation where needed
- Monitor CDD for new and existing clients and manage ongoing reviews
- Conduct PEPs and sanctions checks, escalating issues as required
- Build and maintain relationships across the organisation to support compliance initiatives
- Support Risk & Compliance projects as needed
- Assist the wider Client & Matter Inception and Risk & Compliance team
Your Skills:
- Proven AML experience in an international, regulated firm such as law, banking, or credit institutions
- Fully conversant with UK Money Laundering Regulations and EU Directives with basic understanding of Sanctions legislation
- Familiar with a broad range of international company structures
- Experienced with high-risk clients, sanctions screening, and PEPs
- Skilled in obtaining CDD information from clients and public sources
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact at all levels
- Clear communication skills, able to guide on complex fact patterns
- Able to multi-task, prioritise workloads, and work effectively in a team
If this sounds like you, please apply today!