AML & Conflicts Assistant

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an AML & Conflicts Assistant in London. This role involves supporting compliance operations through conflict checks, client due diligence, and managing risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance or legal environments and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your compliance career in a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in compliance, paralegal, or administrative roles.
• Solid understanding of risk and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating client onboarding, including conflict checks and due diligence.
• Conducting thorough conflict checks using internal databases.
• Managing post-inception requirements, including risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

We are working with a leading international law firm to hire an AML & Conflicts Assistant in London. In this role, you’ll be part of the team responsible for supporting the firm’s compliance operations by handling conflict checks, new matter reviews, and post-inception requirements, including client due diligence.

The firm is looking for a detail-focused professional with prior experience in a compliance, paralegal or administrative capacity- ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Candidates should have a solid understanding of risk and compliance processes, including conflicts, AML and CDD.

The responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating client onboarding, including conflict checks and due diligence
• Conducting thorough conflict checks using internal databases and external sources
• Performing risk screenings for AML, sanctions, PEPs, and other red flags
• Supporting the creation and audit of information barriers
• Managing post-inception requirements, including risk assessments and documentation
• Liaising with fee earners to ensure complete and accurate compliance records
• Completing verification checks and maintaining records in line with regulations
• Identifying and escalating high-risk issues during client onboarding
• Carrying out audits and file reviews on existing matters
• Assisting with training and policy development in compliance-related areas
• Responding to queries and supporting the wider Compliance team as needed

They are seeking candidates with excellent communication, strong organisational skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex data and processes effectively. A confident, respectful, and collaborative approach is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, supportive team at a top-tier law firm. If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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