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AML Compliance Assistant – US Law Firm – Liverpool Street – Hybrid Working

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : £40,000-£45,000

AML Compliance Assistant

Innovative US law firm who works with market leading global clients within emerging industries, is seeking a new AML Compliance Assistant on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for fulfilling AML requirements and carrying out necessary processes for London and other offices.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary up to £45,000
  • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
  • Generous employee benefits and in-office perks
  • 09:30-17:30 working hours

AML Compliance Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Performing due diligence on clients, counterparties and third-party payors through research and liaising with fee earners, secretaries and the finance team.
  • Performing Politically Exposed Person, adverse press and sanctions searches using a variety of research tools.
  • Summarising results of research and drafting and circulating client risk assessments and matter risk assessments.
  • Updating Firm software and databases with relevant information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Identifying and escalating red flags and higher risk matters as set out in Firm policy.
  • Performing ongoing monitoring on completed AML files and periodic checks on personal identification documentation obtained as necessary.
  • Assisting with the development and presentation of training for lawyers and business services staff.
  • Assisting with updates to practice wide risk assessments and policies as required.

AML Compliance Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

  • 1+ year of experience working in an AML and / or sanctions compliance environment within a global law firm.
  • Knowledge of AML legislation and guidance.
  • Experience of performing diligence checks (including research and risk assessments) on entities and individuals.

Jack Waldron

Director of Recruitment

jwaldron@larbeyevans.com020 7073 7812View My Profile

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