Compliance Lead: Onboarding & AML for Boutique Law

RedLaw Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Commercial Law Firm is seeking a Compliance Officer to own its client onboarding and day-to-day compliance. This newly created role offers the chance to build and improve processes while working closely with partners and fee earners.

You will lead end-to-end onboarding, oversee CDD, AML, KYC, sanctions and PEP screening, review risk assessments and source of funds, and maintain compliance policies and records.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, AML, risk or client onboarding.
• Experience in a law firm or regulated professional services.
• Strong knowledge of AML and legal regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end client and matter onboarding process.
• Overseeing CDD, AML, KYC, sanctions and PEP screening.
• Reviewing risk assessments, source of funds/wealth and enhanced due diligence.
• Maintaining and developing compliance policies, procedures and registers.
• Conducting compliance audits and file reviews.
• Providing practical compliance advice and training to staff.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing relevant changes.
• Overseeing file closure and maintaining appropriate compliance records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and controls.

Job description

Boutique Commercial Law Firm is seeking a Compliance Officer to own its client onboarding and day-to-day compliance. This newly created role offers the chance to build and improve processes while working closely with partners and fee earners.

You will lead end-to-end onboarding, oversee CDD, AML, KYC, sanctions and PEP screening, review risk assessments and source of funds, and maintain compliance policies and records.