Aml Officer

Wilkin Chapman Rollits LLP; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkin Chapman Rollits LLP is seeking an experienced AML Officer to join the Risk and Compliance team based in Grimsby or Hull with travel to other offices. You will support AML and CDD obligations, act as a point of contact for colleagues, and provide practical guidance across the firm.

The role involves coordinating ID&V, monitoring activities, drafting Suspicious Activity reports, and contributing to policy updates. Strong knowledge of AML regimes and training delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid AML/KYC knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Experience with CDD and ongoing monitoring.
• Ability to draft SARs and report to the NCA.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Experience supporting internal/external audits and policy reviews.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact with the AML/ID&V provider.
• Support colleagues with ID&V searches and monitoring.
• Provide guidance on CDD requirements for clients.
• Assist with monitoring activities and reporting.
• Answer AML queries and provide practical guidance firm-wide.
• Collate and draft Suspicious Activity reports to the authorities
• Review and update the firm’s AML policies, controls and procedures
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance to improve processes and keep guidance current
• Deliver AML/training sessions and keep up-to-date with regulatory developments

Skills

AML/KYC

CDD

Regulatory compliance

Reporting & audits

Training delivery

ID&V guidance

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Our Risk and Compliance team play a vital role in supporting the firm’s operations, helping to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations while delivering a smooth and efficient service to colleagues and clients. The team works collaboratively across all offices and departments, providing clear, practical guidance in an ever‑evolving regulatory landscape.

We are seeking an experienced AML Officer to join our Risk and Compliance team, with the role based in either our Grimsby or Hull office, with travel to the firm’s other offices also being required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in a risk and compliance environment who is looking to develop their expertise in a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

You will be responsible for supporting the firm to ensure compliance with its Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) obligations. You will also act as a key point of contact for colleagues across the firm, providing guidance on AML procedures and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key contact with the external supplier of the firm’s electronic ID&V provider
• Supporting colleagues with queries in terms of ID&V searches and ongoing monitoring
• Providing guidance on CDD requirements as applicable to the firm’s client base
• Supporting ongoing monitoring activities and assisting with reporting, internal and external audits
• Responding to AML queries and providing clear, practical guidance to colleagues across the firm including on complex source of funds/wealth
• Collation and drafting of Suspicious Activity reports to the National Crime Agency
• Assist in the review and updating of the firm’s policies, controls and procedures
• Working with the wider Risk and Compliance team to improve processes and maintain up‑to‑date guidance materials
• Delivering training
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and supporting/delivering change processes