Compliance Assistant
Top UK Law Firm
Up To £35,000pa + Benefits
London – Permanent
My client, a top UK law firm, is actively recruiting for someone to join them on a permanent basis in their London office – working as their new Compliance Assistant.
Due to an increased workload, this firm is looking to expand the team in London and have someone join their Risk & Compliance department and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the wider Risk & Compliance team.
As the successful Compliance Assistant, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Checking new client/matter requests in relation to AML
- Carrying out KYC checks on each client/matter
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all contact for Partners and Fee-Earners
- Assisting with data cleansing projects
- Supporting the Risk & Compliance Officer with day-to-day duties and projects
- Assisting with annual high risk client reviews
- Assisting with updating KYC for long-standing clients
- Dealing with general external and internal queries
+ much more.
To be considered for this Compliance Assistant opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:
- Have a minimum of 6-12 months experience within compliance from a LAW FIRM
- Have good knowledge of MS Office packages
- Be able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Ideally, be degree educated
If you have the legal compliance experience and you’re open to a new position, please get in touch as soon as possible.
