Senior Client Onboarding Officer

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

• Conduct AML screening and risk assessments (+ Conflicts screening post-training) at a high-quality level ensuring accuracy and sophisticated work product
• Provide support and feedback in Quality Control, supervision, and development of junior staff
• Manage and navigate key stakeholder needs, queries and service-level issues at Partner and fee-earner team level
• Attend & deliver relevant training internally as business needs demand.
• Escalate relevant team management issues to Client Onboarding Manager(s)

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.
• 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.

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

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