Aml Admin Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Cross Resourcing

Cross Resourcing

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Cross Resourcing are delighted to have been appointed to support our client, a highly regarded Law Firm in Edinburgh to recruit an AML Assistant to join their Risk & Compliance team, on a full-time permanent basis.

Position reports to
AML Manager

Location
Edinburgh

Salary
£21,000 - £24,000 DOE

Role Purpose
Support with the day-to-day risk and compliance management regarding Anti Money Laundering regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse AML CDD that has been obtained by solicitors/fee earners
Advise Solicitors/fee earners of alternative measure should standard AML requirements not be met
Manage time sensitive queries from colleagues, finding a resolution that comply with AML policies
Setting up and reviewing all verification requests
Respond to general AML enquiries from internal team members
Review all client and matter level risk assessments ensuring that outcomes are recorded
Assist the AML Manager in gathering and analysing data to comply with Law Society rules
Work with the AML Manager to ensure the firm is adhering to obligations by updating all information held for clients
Carry out ongoing monitoring/file reviews for existing clients
Escalate any risk information to the AML Manager
Manage all reporting

Key Skills
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Proven KYC/CDD experience and knowledge of AML/CTF obligations:

Experience working in a Law Firm, essential:
Minimum 2 years' experience working in an AML regulated environment, ideally within a professional service firm
Experience managing a high workload
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Strong stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally
Flexible and adaptable to change, strong problemsolving skills
The ability to collate complex information and present a simple solution
Enthusiastic and initiativetaking
Highest Level of discretion and confidentiality

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

This is a full-time, permanent role initially working full time office based, whilst moving forward in line with the firm's hybrid working approach and smarter working policy.

Next Steps
Alternatively, should you require additional information, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities
Cross Resourcing is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.