At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee client onboarding and due diligence, ensuring compliance and guiding junior team members.
- Company: Join a respected professional services firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, 27 days leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in compliance and risk management while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in CDD, AML, KYC, and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
An ambitious and highly respected professional services firm is seeking a CDD Assistant Manager to join its growing Client Onboarding team. Operating across multiple offices and supporting a diverse client base, the organisation is renowned for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and focus on delivering high-quality client service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where compliance and risk management play a critical role in supporting sustainable growth.
As a CDD Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing client due diligence and onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will also provide guidance to junior team members, contribute to policy development, and act as a trusted advisor on client onboarding and compliance-related matters.
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end client onboarding and CDD process.
- Review client due diligence documentation and assess AML/KYC requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments on new and existing clients, including complex ownership structures.
- Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on onboarding and compliance matters.
- Escalate high-risk cases and assist with enhanced due diligence reviews.
- Support the development and improvement of onboarding processes and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and risk frameworks.
- Build strong working relationships across the business to facilitate efficient onboarding.
- Assist in mentoring and supporting junior members of the Client Onboarding team.
- Contribute to compliance projects and wider risk management initiatives as required.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Previous experience within Client Due Diligence (CDD), AML, KYC, Client Onboarding or Risk & Compliance.
- Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and client onboarding requirements.
- Experience reviewing complex ownership structures and undertaking risk assessments.
- The ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous.
- Experience gained within professional services, legal services, financial services, accountancy or a regulated environment is highly desirable.
What You'll Get in Return:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working.
- 27 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation.
- SMART pension scheme with 4% employer contribution after three months' service.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply now with an up to date CV. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position within Risk, Compliance, AML, KYC or Client Onboarding, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
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