Kyc Assistant - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Overview:

We are looking for a KYC assistant to work in a team responsible for reviewing and screening new clients and new matters and to assist in obtaining and reviewing 'know your client' (
KYC) material as necessary for various risk management and regulatory purposes, including as required by anti-money laundering legislation.


Responsibilities:


  • To process and review all new / amended clients and matters as opened by the firm.
  • To use available resources to screen client and matter parties for PEP status,
- sanctioned status and for other risk factors as our screening tools allow, and to elevate concerns as appropriate.

  • To deactivate matters where KYC is inadequate or where risk factors have not been adequately mitigated and to inform fee earners as appropriate.
  • To undertake research as requested in order to assist the Best Practice team in determining whether risk factors associated with new clients and matters are acceptable.
  • To contact clients to obtain information and documents as necessary
  • To liaise with feeearning and support staff as necessary.
  • To assist with the keeping of KYC and general risk records using the firm's systems, as directed.
  • To assist with the Best Practice Enquiry 'Triage' process as requested
  • To assist the Best Practice team as appropriate and to perform other duties as reasonably required
  • To undertake training when required and being responsible for selfdevelopment

Essential & Desirable Criteria:

  • Proven accuracy with good attention to detail
  • IT Literate
  • Good communications skills at all levels.
  • Able to work under pressure and to prioritise where necessary
  • Able to work as part of a team
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