Junior Compliance Officer - London, United Kingdom - AJ Fox Compliance

AJ Fox Compliance

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join an international law firm as a Junior Compliance Officer.

In this role, you will advise and train lawyers and staff at all levels on AML, risk assessments, compliance checks, and file opening procedures.

The role will involve liaising with lawyers and staff globally, as well as analysis, report writing and research.

There will be opportunities to get involved in various compliance projects, improve existing compliance systems, and build relationships with people at all levels throughout the firm.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

Dealing with new client and matter queries and taking responsibility for complex matters, liaising with fee-earners
Reviewing AML compliance and requesting outstanding documents from feeearners
Carrying out conflicts checks
Carrying out PEP, sanctions, and background checks
Updating the data protection, PEP, and enhanced risk registers
Answering queries including background checks and file reopening
Training new starters
Advising on relevant policies and procedures
Supporting ad hoc project work such as PII and other insurance renewals and IT projects
Updating policies and procedures in line with new regulations or legislation