Client Onboarding Manager

UNCOVER; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Onboarding Manager to spearhead the onboarding process for new clients and matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while leading a dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm's risk and compliance strategy, collaborating with partners, and delivering training on critical topics. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in client onboarding, this position will allow you to make a significant impact in a highly regarded global law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in client onboarding and compliance within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead client onboarding activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts.

Skills

Client Onboarding

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Team Leadership

UK AML Regulations

Education

Degree-level education

Experience in compliance or risk function

Tools

Intapp

NetDocs

Job description

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An international law firm is looking for a Client Onboarding Manager to join their Team in either Belfast, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester offices.

The Client Onboarding Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the client onboarding process, ensuring that new matters and clients are aligned with regulatory and internal compliance standards. The successful candidate will oversee the onboarding lifecycle and manage a team of analysts while contributing to the broader risk and compliance strategy.

Key Responsibilities for the Client Onboarding Manager role:

• Lead and coordinate the firm’s client and matter onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Manage a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts, providing mentorship and fostering professional growth.
• Serve as the first point of contact for conflict checks, sanctions assessments, and CDD/EDD reviews.
• Collaborate with partners and fee earners to provide guidance on client intake, regulatory frameworks, and firm policies.
• Deliver training sessions on risk-related topics, including onboarding and conflict procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments on new and ongoing clients and matters.
• Support the setup and maintenance of information barriers and other internal controls.
• Respond to client information requests related to compliance and onboarding.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in a compliance or risk function within a law firm or similar regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
• Familiarity with onboarding and document management systems (e.g., Intapp, NetDocs) is desirable, but training will be provided.

If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in client onboarding who is looking for an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded global law firm, we invite you to apply for the Client Onboarding Manager role or get in touch at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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