Senior Client Onboarding Officer

Fieldfisher; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Matched pension contributions up to 7%

Holiday trading

Job summary

Fieldfisher in Belfast is recruiting a Senior Client Onboarding Officer to support AML/CFT/ABC compliance within a fast-paced, international environment. The role focuses on the client acceptance process, risk assessments and training junior staff.

The candidate will perform sanctions and conflicts screening and work with stakeholders at partner and fee-earner levels, guided by the Onboarding Manager and a robust quality control framework.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate diplomas in Law or relevant disciplines are preferred.
• Proven AML/KYC experience considered even if conflicts background is not strong.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML screening and risk assessments at a high-quality level.
• Provide guidance in Quality Control and supervise junior staff.
• Manage stakeholder needs and service-level issues at Partner and fee-earner level.
• Attend and deliver internal training as needed.
• Escalate team management issues to Client Onboarding Manager(s).

Skills

AML screening

KYC experience

Conflict checks

Supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Undergraduate diploma in Law

Tools

Screening software

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Client Onboarding Officer to join our Onboarding function within the wider Risk & Compliance group at the firm. This is an important, highly technical role, supporting the firm’s client acceptance process and anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance framework.

There is also a preference for dual-skilled candidates as per standard model, i.e. those with prior experience dealing with legal Conflict of Interest checks in a similar function. However prior experience is not a strict requirement for consideration for the role, if candidate(s) demonstrates strong and relevant AML/KYC experience. Full training would be provided in Conflicts of Interests, to ensure the Candidate is fully equipped to develop in the role, in the event of having AML experience only.

The successful candidate will manage a steady volume of frequently complex onboarding matters, provide technical guidance to colleagues junior and senior, and act in a supervisory capacity over Client Onboarding Officers via Quality Control and review, overseen by a Client Onboarding Manager. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge in the field of AML/CFT/ABC ideally with an international element to their previous projects and screening duties, sound judgement, proven experience in the screening and risk assessing of global company structures. A suitable candidate will be experienced in performing checks using applicable tools and software. They should demonstrate a capacity to operate confidently in a fast-paced, international environment with complex and nuanced local frameworks to cater to, to ensure efficient, stakeholder-friendly compliance assistance.

Qualifications and Education:

Undergraduate diplomas in Law or other relevant disciplines are preferred. However, specific circumstances outside of this with transferable expertise/skills will be considered.

Proven experience in a comparable commercial services firm or business model aligning with that of a global law firm, in an AML compliance type role.

Job Duties:

1. Conduct AML screening and risk assessments (+ Conflicts screening post-training) at a high-quality level ensuring accuracy and sophisticated work product

2. Provide support and feedback in Quality Control, supervision, and development of junior staff

3. Manage and navigate key stakeholder needs, queries and service-level issues at Partner and fee-earner team level

4. Attend & deliver relevant training internally as business needs demand.

5. Escalate relevant team management issues to Client Onboarding Manager(s)

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH? We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic City Centre with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.