Client Inception Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a newly created role in risk and compliance. This exciting opportunity involves conducting crucial checks for new matters, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering procedures, and supporting the Client Inception Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a solid educational background and proficiency in IT. Join a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards and making a significant impact in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct anti-money laundering (AML) and identity checks for new matters.
• Review legal structure and beneficial ownership documents.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Skills (MS Office)

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

This is a newly created role in a close-knit and collaborative team, ideal for someone with an interest in pursuing a career in risk and compliance in the legal sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take responsibility for anti-money laundering (AML) and other checks for new Matters by conducting online identity checks, or checking identity documents provided by clients
2. Review legal structure and beneficial ownership documents
3. Review and monitor conflict searches conducted by Departments for new Matters
4. Conduct WordCheck searches for Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Sanctions and negative news as well as other risk intelligence services
5. Monitor Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW) enquiries
6. Support the MLCO and Client Inception Manager to ensure compliance with due diligence
7. Input into periodic reviews of relevant policies and procedures and where possible suggest improvements
8. Provide cover for the Client Inception Officer when absent

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have strong IT skills including knowledge of MS Office. An awareness of anti-money laundering procedures, conflict and credit checks would be desirable.

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret information rapidly
• Attention to detail and the ability to comprehend information thoroughly and understand its significance
• High ethical standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills