AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Manchester

Trowers & Hamlins LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (GPP Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Manchester is seeking an AML & Conflicts Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract within the Business Intake Team. The role focuses on risk and compliance, supporting client onboarding and ensuring AML and conflicts checks are completed accurately.

You will assist with AML checks and due diligence, conduct research using screening tools, verify information, and respond to queries throughout onboarding.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent & collaborative

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Graduate

Job description

AML & Conflicts Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Manchester

Department: General Counsel and Risk

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Manchester

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.