Client Onboarding & Compliance Admin - Hybrid

Blue Legal; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Legal in Northampton seeks a highly organised Client Onboarding Administrator to join the Risk Management team. Hybrid working is available. The role focuses on risk, compliance and client onboarding, handling onboarding processes with attention to detail and confidentiality.

You will support file opening, AML, CDD, sanctions and conflict checks, coordinating with fee earners and support teams to ensure timely, compliant onboarding and accurate data management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an administration or business support role.
• Awareness of AML, CDD, sanctions and conflict checking requirements.
• Understanding or previous experience of client and matter onboarding processes is desirable.
• Experience within a legal, professional services, financial services or regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process new client and matter opening requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Review File Opening Forms (FOFs), MARAs and supporting documentation to ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Open new clients and matters on the firm's systems.
• Update and maintain client and matter records as required.
• Ensure all onboarding requirements are completed within agreed service levels.
• Complete AML, CDD, sanctions and conflict searches in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Review information and documentation to identify potential compliance concerns.
• Escalate potential AML, sanctions or conflict issues to the appropriate Team Leader or Risk Manager.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records.
• Ensure all required verification and compliance documentation is obtained and recorded appropriately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Job description

Blue Legal in Northampton seeks a highly organised Client Onboarding Administrator to join the Risk Management team. Hybrid working is available. The role focuses on risk, compliance and client onboarding, handling onboarding processes with attention to detail and confidentiality.

You will support file opening, AML, CDD, sanctions and conflict checks, coordinating with fee earners and support teams to ensure timely, compliant onboarding and accurate data management.