Compliance Executive. in Newtownabbey

I'm delighted to be working with a highly regarded professional services firm to recruit a Compliance Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in compliance, risk, AML, onboarding or regulatory environments who is looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation. This role sits within a well-established Risk & Compliance function and offers exposure to a broad range of compliance activities including AML, client onboarding, quality assurance, file management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Compliance Executive will support the delivery and continuous improvement of the firm's risk and compliance framework, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while maintaining high service standards across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will play a key role in client onboarding, AML compliance, file lifecycle management, quality assurance and compliance monitoring activities.

What You Will Do

• Manage client onboarding and reactivation processes, ensuring compliance with AML and risk requirements.
• Review and prepare engagement documentation and onboarding records.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain KYC and due diligence documentation.
• Conduct client due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring reviews.
• Complete sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening activities.
• Support source of funds and source of wealth assessments where required.
• Identify and escalate compliance, AML and regulatory risks appropriately.
• Assist with remediation projects, audit actions and compliance investigations.
• Support file opening, closing, archiving and retention processes.
• Carry out file reviews and quality assurance checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as a key point of contact for compliance, onboarding and AML-related queries.
• Assist with the delivery of training and awareness initiatives across the business.
• Support the development and enhancement of compliance systems, workflows and processes.
• Contribute to internal audits, compliance monitoring programmes and accreditation activities.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting information and management information.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a highly respected professional services organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of compliance, AML and risk management activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Varied and interesting workload with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Long-term career progression within a growing function.

Requirements

• Previous experience within compliance, risk, AML, onboarding, regulatory or quality assurance environments.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong IT and systems capability with experience maintaining accurate records and reporting information.
• Ability to follow procedures, exercise sound judgement and escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience within a legal, accountancy or other regulated professional services environment.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, client due diligence and onboarding processes.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, file reviews or quality assurance programmes.
• Exposure to risk management systems, workflow platforms or practice management software.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, records management and governance processes.