This specialist media law firm famous for their Music, TV and Film work are keen to recruit an AML Assistant with 1 to 2 years experience to join the firm, working with lawyers who are at the very top of the profession. Typical duties will include:-
- Monitoring and controlling the Firm’s risk and compliance in relation to AML,CTF, KYC checks and related compliance issues.
- Researching and confirming the identities of clients, beneficial owners and third-party payors and understanding their businesses and their means of payment.
- Locating and obtaining company incorporation or regulatory information for clients and beneficial owners in all international offices, in furtherance of the Firm’s client due diligence (CDD) obligations.
- Maintaining an internal AML database of CDD information about the Firm’s clients and other relevant parties, in line with SRA regulations and Firm policy, and updating expired information.
- Escalating high risk matters and requests for exemption to the Accounts Manager or the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for review, explaining the risk factors involved with the particular case.
- Conducting conflict checks for fee earners.
- Dealing with enquiries from across the firm.
- Assisting with client and matter onboarding.
They are looking for an enthusiastic person – honest, trustworthy with good communication skills. They need a good team player with a polite and helpful and flexible attitude, who is enthusiastic and wants to get involved.
AT LEAST 18 MONTHS AML/CDD EXPERIENCE IN A LAW FIRM OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.
