AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Trowers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Birmingham is seeking an AML & Conflicts Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract to join the Business Intake Team. You will help develop careers in legal compliance by supporting AML and conflicts processes for client onboarding.

The role focuses on AML checks, due diligence, and research using screening tools, with the opportunity to learn within a leading international law firm and work alongside the General Counsel and Risk team.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience in compliance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Positive, adaptable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with AML checks and client due diligence reviews.
• Conduct client and matter research using screening tools and databases.
• Verify information submitted by fee earners and staff.
• Respond to enquiries and guide the onboarding process.
• Carry out conflicts searches and identify issues.
• Support the Risk & Compliance Team with admin tasks.

Skills

Graduate

Compliance experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Department: General Counsel and Risk

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Georgie Lury

Description

Join Trowers & Hamlins on a 6 month fixed term contract and develop a career in legal compliance as part of our Business Intake Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in risk and compliance to gain exposure to AML and conflicts processes within a leading international law firm.

The Role

This role supports the firm's client onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring AML and conflicts checks are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Assist with AML checks and client due diligence reviews.
• Conduct client and matter research using screening tools and databases.
• Verify information submitted by fee earners and support staff.
• Respond to enquiries and provide guidance throughout the onboarding process.
• Carry out conflicts searches and identify potential issues.
• Support the wider Risk & Compliance Team with administrative and compliance-related tasks.

The Candidate

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop within legal compliance.

• Graduate, or someone with previous compliance experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Positive, adaptable and eager to learn.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.