Compliance Assistant

Aspire; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance consulting firm based in Liverpool is seeking a Compliance Assistant to conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in compliance roles, a strong understanding of KYC and AML regulations, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000 and a professional environment with development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in compliance, due diligence, customer management or financial crime roles.
• Strong understanding of compliance‑related systems, including KYC and data protection regulations.
• Confident communicator able to work with non‑finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on new customers.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for marketing activities.
• Ensure all KYC and AML requirements are met.

Skills

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

KYC and AML knowledge

Risk assessment

Strong communication skills

Job description

Compliance Assistant
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on new customers, including risk profiling, assessment of documentation, and identity verification.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for low to high risk marketing activities, conducting deeper investigations into the customer journey and identifying patterns or unusual behaviour.
• Ensure all Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements are fully met in line with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Support the design and execution of the company’s mystery shopper programme to assess the quality and compliance of customer interactions.
• Support the development and refinement of compliance frameworks, risk assessment tools, and monitoring processes.

About You

• Minimum of 3 years in compliance, due diligence, customer management or financial crime roles.
• Strong understanding of compliance‑related systems, including KYC, data protection and customer conduct regulations.
• Aware of risk‑based approaches and customer service compliance issues.
• Confident communicator able to work with non‑finance stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
• Supportive, professional environment with development opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of compliance‑related activities in a growing organisation.

If you are a motivated compliance professional looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.