Client Onboarding Manager

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Hertfordshire is looking for a Client Onboarding Manager to join its Client Support team. The ideal candidate will have experience in client onboarding and AML compliance. Responsibilities include conducting client due diligence checks, maintaining records, and liaising with clients to ensure compliance. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role. The salary for this position is up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in client onboarding within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of CDD requirements for various client types.
• Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions regime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD and AML checks on new and existing clients.
• Liaise with clients to support compliance requirements.
• Perform sanctions checks and report findings to legal and compliance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Time management

Communication

Tools

Matter opening software

Job description

CLIENT ONBOARDING MANAGER, HERTFORDSHIRE, SALARY UP TO £45-55,000 (DOE)

Excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded law firm as part of its Client Support team, assisting with the onboarding of clients – including both commercial entities and private individuals – and compliance checks.

JOB REF: 215301941

• You will be responsible for conducting CDD and AML checks on all new and existing clients in line with UK regulatory requirements, including reviewing client histories, ownership structures, business activities, and proposed transactions. You will liaise with clients to support compliance requirements, maintain accurate records, and work with the compliance team to streamline onboarding processes.
• Additionally, you will also review source of funds and wealth documentation, perform sanctions checks, report findings to legal and compliance teams, conduct ongoing client monitoring, update AML policies and procedures as required, and stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices to maintain effective compliance standards.
• The firm is accepting applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in client onboarding within a professional services environment, particularly those with a focus on AML compliance and conflict checking.
• You should have an in-depth understanding of CDD requirements for various client types, strong technical knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions regime, and the ability to interpret adverse media results.
• The role requires excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, organisational abilities, and effective time management. Clear communication is essential, along with experience using matter opening software.
• To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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