Legal Client Onboarding & AML Specialist

Office Angels; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Central Guildford is seeking a Client Onboarding Executive with a passion for client relations and a strong understanding of Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. You will ensure a smooth onboarding experience while upholding compliance standards. Applicants must possess demonstrable experience in client onboarding within a legal environment, alongside strong analytical abilities. This role offers a salary ranging from £28,000-30,000 with benefits including hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Medical Cover

Discretionary incentive bonus

Annual Salary Reviews

5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in client onboarding within a legal environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of CDD and AML processes is required.
• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Investigate client backgrounds and ownership structures accurately.
• Identify and elevate high-risk profiles to the AML compliance team.

Skills

Client onboarding experience in legal environment

Understanding of CDD processes

Understanding of AML processes

Organisational abilities

Analytical skills

Clear communication of compliance requirements

Familiarity with legal practise management systems

Tools

Practical Law

LexisNexis

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Central Guildford is seeking a Client Onboarding Executive with a passion for client relations and a strong understanding of Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. You will ensure a smooth onboarding experience while upholding compliance standards. Applicants must possess demonstrable experience in client onboarding within a legal environment, alongside strong analytical abilities. This role offers a salary ranging from £28,000-30,000 with benefits including hybrid working options.