Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a leading law firm in Belfast to appoint a Compliance Assistant to their established and expanding Risk & Compliance function.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a long-term career within Risk & Compliance. Working alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will gain broad exposure to client onboarding, AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance, file management and quality assurance within a highly regulated professional services environment.
The role would suit a range of backgrounds, including recent graduates looking to begin a career within compliance, risk or regulation, as well as paralegals seeking an alternative career path outside of traditional legal roles. It could also be an excellent move for Legal Administrators, Financial Services or Banking Administrators, or Professional Services Administrators who are looking to transition into a dedicated compliance function.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the firm’s compliance processes are applied consistently and effectively. You will help maintain accurate records, support internal compliance procedures, identify and escalate potential risks and provide a professional and responsive service to fee earners and colleagues across the business.
The Company
You will be joining a well-established and highly respected professional services organisation with a strong reputation across the sector. The business offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a dedicated compliance team focused on maintaining high standards and continuously improving its processes.
This is an organisation that invests in its people, offering structured training, ongoing support, mentoring and opportunities for professional progression.
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation
23 days annual leave plus 13 statutory holidays
Strong employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Cycle to work scheme
Monday to Friday working hours
Key Responsibilities
Assist with new client onboarding and reactivation processes, ensuring all AML requirements are met
Prepare engagement letters and other onboarding documentation in line with approved procedures
Provide support to fee earners and clients regarding KYC, CDD and onboarding requirements
Monitor outstanding onboarding information and follow up to ensure matters progress efficiently
Complete client due diligence, including sanctions screening, PEP checks and adverse media searches
Assist with financial crime, AML and wider risk assessment activity
Support periodic KYC and CDD reviews and ongoing monitoring requirements
Assist with source of funds and source of wealth checks
Identify potential AML, compliance, onboarding or file management concerns and escalate appropriately
Assist with compliance investigations, remediation work and responses to audit findings
Support the administration of file opening, closure, archiving, retention and retrieval processes
Undertake file audits, control testing and quality assurance reviews
Assist in maintaining compliance with Lexcel, ISO and other relevant quality standards
Deal with day-to-day AML, onboarding and compliance queries, escalating more complex matters when required
Support compliance training and awareness initiatives across the firm
Contribute to improving compliance systems, processes and workflows
Assist with reporting, management information and continuous improvement projects
Maintain accurate compliance registers, records and management information
Provide support during internal and external audits, compliance monitoring exercises and improvement programmes
The Person
Essential Criteria
Degree in Law, Business Studies or another relevant discipline
Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Strong IT capability, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Self-motivated and able to prioritise and manage tasks independently
Genuine interest in developing a career within Risk, Compliance or a related regulatory function
Desirable Criteria
An understanding of AML, financial crime, risk management or regulatory compliance
Experience gained within a legal, financial services or professional services setting, including internships, placements or part-time employment
Awareness of compliance procedures within a regulated organisation
To discuss this opportunity in absolute confidence, please submit an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb on .
If you have a disability and require any assistance during the recruitment process, please contact us directly so that we can discuss your requirements.
Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.
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