Client Onboarding & AML Compliance Specialist

Smart Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Olsen seeks an onboarding administrator to manage client take-on procedures, ensuring identity verification and adequate documentation. The role reports to the Head of Risk & Compliance in Jersey and involves liaison with Partners and staff across jurisdictions.

You will collect documentation, perform AML-related searches, and prepare due-diligence profiles while maintaining accurate records under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a compliance/AML role
• Good working knowledge of AML legislation
• ICA qualification desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Oversee client onboarding process and gather relevant documentation to verify client identity
• Undertake searches of relevant databases and open/closed sources
• Liaise with Partners, fee earners and compliance teams across jurisdictions
• Prepare due diligence profile forms for submission to Matter Partners and MLRO where applicable
• Maintain statistical records of onboarding activities

Skills

AML compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

ICA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Carey Olsen seeks an onboarding administrator to manage client take-on procedures, ensuring identity verification and adequate documentation. The role reports to the Head of Risk & Compliance in Jersey and involves liaison with Partners and staff across jurisdictions.

You will collect documentation, perform AML-related searches, and prepare due-diligence profiles while maintaining accurate records under tight deadlines.