AML & CDD Compliance Officer

Forsters LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsters LLP is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to support the Risk & Compliance team in all aspects of legal and AML compliance, with a primary focus on client due diligence under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.

You will review client files, answer AML queries, provide opinions on complex AML matters, report issues, and contribute to monthly updates while helping raise AML knowledge across fee teams.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (LLB preferred, England & Wales or equivalent jurisdiction).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A high standard of written and oral communication.
• Positive and robust attitude with a high level of personal motivation.
• Will always strive for excellent levels of internal and external client service.
• Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
• Motivated and pro‑active with a ‘can‑do’ approach.
• Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Calm and efficient under pressure.
• Flexible as regards to time and duties.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring adequate CDD is conducted on all clients, focusing on ongoing monitoring under Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
• Review client matter files to ensure proper client opening, maintenance and CDD procedures.
• Answer AML queries from fee earners and secretaries and escalate when appropriate.
• Research and provide opinions on complex AML queries as directed by the Compliance Manager.
• Communicate regularly and report any problems or potential compliance concerns to the Compliance Manager.
• Provide monthly updates to the wider Compliance team on issues raised or trends identified.
• Support and develop internal AML knowledge and best practice within fee earning teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Deadline oriented

People interaction

Calm under pressure

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Degree-level education (LLB preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Forsters LLP is seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer to support the Risk & Compliance team in all aspects of legal and AML compliance, with a primary focus on client due diligence under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.

You will review client files, answer AML queries, provide opinions on complex AML matters, report issues, and contribute to monthly updates while helping raise AML knowledge across fee teams.