At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Onboarding Compliance team and enhance client onboarding processes.
- Company: Boutique Law firm in London with a focus on corporate clients.
- Benefits: Competitive contract salary and opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Minimum 3 days in the office; great for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact in compliance management.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Onboarding/KYC, with experience in law or professional services.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A great opportunity has come up with a London Boutique Law firm to manage their Onboarding function on an initial contract basis. They typically deal with corporate and institutional clients.
This is a position for an Onboarding Compliance Manager on a 4-5 month FTC to join the Risk and Compliance Department. The successful candidate will manage the client and matter onboarding function. This is a very busy management role that requires a proactive approach and ability to adapt to a fast-evolving team. Minimum of 3 days in the office.
Responsibilities:- Main responsibility is to manage the central Onboarding Compliance team and deliver an efficient, responsive service that is aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.
- Proactively make improvements to the gatekeeping function/onboarding process for clients and matters.
- Develop, motivate and line manage the central onboarding compliance team.
- Allocate and delegate work within the onboarding team to ensure that the client and matter onboarding process is delivered effectively and in accordance with the firm’s Policies and Procedures.
- Conduct thorough client due diligence (CDD) and complete the relevant sections of client and matter risk assessments in line with the firm’s risk-based approach.
- Ensure that enhanced due diligence measures are applied to matters identified as high risk.
- Prepare escalation reports in accordance with the firm’s policies and processes.
- Work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to ensure smooth coordination providing cover and support for each other where needed.
- Demonstrate flexibility by adopting an ‘all hands on deck’ approach during busy periods to ensure deadlines are met and service levels maintained.
- Build strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (including partners, lawyers, and business support teams), and engage professionally and responsively with clients and external parties.
- Contribute to the wider team’s projects and priorities and carry out other ad-hoc activities as required.
- Experience of Managing an Onboarding/KYC team.
- Strong knowledge of onboarding corporate clients.
- Minimum of 5 years of Onboarding/KYC experience.
- Experience of EDD.
- Experience working in a Law firm or professional services firm.
Onboarding Compliance Manager in City of London employer: Jameson Legal
Join a dynamic London Boutique Law firm that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the onboarding process for corporate and institutional clients. With a focus on employee development, this role provides opportunities to enhance your management skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a close-knit team that prioritises both compliance excellence and personal growth.
