Client Onboarding Executive
Wimbledon – £26,000 - £30,000
Elevate your career in the legal compliance sector by joining a leading firm as a Client Onboarding Specialist. This pivotal role centres around the meticulous management of client onboarding processes, with a spotlight on client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering (AML) protocols. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in fortifying the firm's reputation for excellence in compliance and client relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough CDD and AML assessments for new and existing clients to determine risk profiles.
- Maintain precise and current client documentation.
- Investigate client backgrounds, business activities, and ownership structures for due diligence.
- Escalate high-risk or suspicious profiles to the AML compliance team.
- Enforce AML policies and procedures in line with UK regulations.
- Collaborate with the Residential Property team to enhance onboarding processes.
- Monitor, report, and communicate any unusual transactions indicative of potential financial crime.
- Establish and nurture positive client relationships, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
- Keep abreast of AML regulatory changes and integrate them into onboarding practices.
- Maintain meticulous records for audit and reporting purposes.
- Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management.
- Support the firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and other key compliance figures in promoting best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Professional, courteous, and positive communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in client onboarding, CDD, and AML within the legal sector.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organisational and detail-oriented skills.
- Independent work ethic with collaborative team spirit.
- Adherence to regulatory and compliance procedures.
- Desirable: Experience with Practice Evolve, Practical Law, LexisNexis, or similar systems.