Anti-Money Laundering Officer in Slough

We are recruiting for an experienced AML Officer to join the Legal, Risk and Compliance (“LR&C”) department. The LR&C department advises the firm on the full range of regulatory, legal issues which affect it as a business, playing a key role in risk and reputation management. It is made up of three core teams (business acceptance, information security and privacy and legal) and works in close collaboration with the practice and members of Business Services. The AML Officer works within the Business Acceptance team and ensures that all new clients and matters opened adhere to the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering and Client Due Diligence policies and procedures. They also provide support and guidance to all users in the firm, and in the Department, regarding those procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all new clients and matters comply with the firm’s AML and CDD policies and procedures.
• Obtain, review and document CDD evidence.
• Conduct client screening and prepare client risk assessments.
• Assist with matter risk scoring and prepare matter risk assessments as required.
• Conduct enhanced, Politically Exposed Person (“PEP”), high risk third country and sanctions monitoring.
• Maintain accurate client and matter records in line with firm guidance.
• Compile statistics and reports and contribute to client monitoring reviews.
• Provide support and guidance to the Compliance Officers in relation to their AML and CDD related responsibilities.
• Monitor the AML Officer shared mailbox to ensure the timely distribution and resolution of queries.
• Proactively contribute to proposing improvements or changes to procedures or Intake workflows to improve efficiency.
• Ensure the team’s guidance manuals are regularly updated to reflect current policies and procedures.
• Act as an ambassador for Legal, Risk and Compliance, fostering strong internal relationships.
• Deliver training sessions and contribute to team meetings.
• Maintain professional knowledge through horizon scanning, webinars and internal training.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• At least 2 years experience in CDD/AML within a professional services environment.
• Confident and articulate verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and present complex procedures clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to make sound judgements and recommendations.
• Excellent online research skills.
• Proven experience using Microsoft Word and Excel; experience using Intapp Intake (Open) would be beneficial.
• Ability to absorb, analyse and consolidate large amounts of information.
• A confident and proactive approach to managing workload and using own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail in own and others’ work.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team, supporting colleagues and sharing best practices.
• Experience delivering training or be willing to deliver presentations and training.
• An active interest in compliance and current affairs.

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.