Anti Money Laundering Assistant - Apprentice

Goodwin; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team as an AML Assistant Apprentice to support compliance efforts in a dynamic environment. This apprenticeship combines practical experience with academic learning, providing a solid foundation in anti-money laundering. You'll work collaboratively with diverse teams while assisting with compliance tasks and risk management oversight.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs required including Maths & English.
• 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing regulatory framework requirements.
• Deliver anti-money laundering services.
• Coordinate and respond to business queries.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solver

Analytical Skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs, including A-C in Maths & English

Minimum 2 A Levels (or equivalent)

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Ready to begin your career in Anti Money Laundering? As an Anti Money Laundering (AML) Assistant – Apprentice, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our dynamic AML team, ensuring Goodwin stays ahead of the curve with compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Combining your on-the-job experience with the Level 3 Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship studies will provide you with a solid foundation and a head start in your career in Anti Money Laundering. This structured programme is designed to equip you with the expertise and credentials needed to excel, setting you on a path to success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance Team Support

• Assist with implementing Goodwin’s legal and regulatory framework requirements as outlined in Goodwin’s policies, controls and procedures (PCPs)
• Deliver anti-money laundering (AML) services using Goodwin’s systems and processes
• Coordinate and respond to queries from the business
• Undertake risk analysis for matters on which Goodwin is engaged, particularly in relation to existing clients
• Review existing client and matter records in order to meet Goodwin’s ongoing monitoring requirements
• Manage records to meet audit requirements
• Assist in the preparation of regular Management Information (where relevant)
• Support the Director of AML in extracting and presenting AML data when information needs to be provided to regulators or to feed into Firmwide AML Risk Assessments
• Ensure any changes to high risk jurisdictions are noted and communicated efficiently
• Collaborate with the wider Risk and Compliance team to ensure effective oversight of compliance- related errors, breaches, and incidents are appropriately recorded by the first line on a central register
• Ensure that work carried out in own areas of responsibility is in accordance with all legal, regulatory and internal Goodwin requirements, including policies
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours that promote Goodwin’s values to ensure positive colleague experience, exhibit a culture of strong conduct, and maximise the organisation’s performance

Guidance and Risk Oversight

• Keep up-to-date with relevant legal, regulatory and other changes that may impact Goodwin’s AML PCPs
• Support the wider Compliance team’s effective risk management oversight of the regulatory risk universefor the business
• Escalate compliance and risk issues where appropriate in line with organisational procedures
• Record information electronically and make use of available technology, for example Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentation software, word processing, email, virtual communication
• Handle data safely and securely and share information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policy
• Support the development of a positive regulatory risk and compliance culture within Goodwin
  
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Proactivity
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Problem Solver
• Analytical Skills

Educational Qualifications/Job Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCSEs, including A-C in Maths & English (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 A Levels (or equivalent)

Working Schedule

• As this is an apprenticeship, the role will be based on 80% working hours and 20% off the job learning time. The role will be a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you require any disability-related adjustments during the interview process, or would like to have a confidential conversation with a member of the recruitment team. If there are any disability-related reasons which have impacted your profile, we may also be able to make adjustments for these. Please see our Disability-Related Screening Adjustments page if this applies to you. (Disability refers to sensory and physical conditions, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and mental health conditions).