Job Description
Compliance & Client Onboarding Manager
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Boutique Commercial Law Firm
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An established and successful commercial boutique law firm is looking to appoint a Compliance & Client Onboarding Officer Manager to take ownership of its client onboarding and day-to-day compliance function.
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This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and improve processes while working closely with partners and fee earners.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- 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.
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About you
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The firm are looking for an experienced compliance, AML, risk or client onboarding professional, ideally with experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment.
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You will have strong knowledge of AML and legal regulatory requirements, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to work with and challenge partners and fee earners where appropriate. A practical, commercially minded approach is important, as is the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the function.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful boutique firm in a newly created role with genuine scope to make a tangible impact.
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