Risk & Compliance Assistant

RG Search Ltd ,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Overview

Risk & Compliance Assistant Salary: £20K - £25K per annum Contract: 9 Months fixed-term Main Requirement: We are actively recruiting an assistant that has strong administration skills, looking to kick-start their career in the compliance sector. It is working for a top 500 law firm who have fantastic reputation Tasks will include: Providing support to the Compliance, AML & Conflicts Officers. Validating new business intake forms. Assisting with the new client onboarding. Respond to any queries regarding opening, updating, maintaining & closing client & matter records. Building & maintaining strong relationships across my client`s office. Replying to emails in a professional & concise manner. Ensuring that anti-money laundering declarations are completed. Candidate Skills & Experience: Essential: Excellent communications skills (both written & verbal). Be highly IT literate. Have developed legal research skills. Have an understanding of AML/CTF know your client procedures (i.e. the Money Laundering Regulations 2017), data protection (GDPR/DPA 2018) & Lexcel accreditation. Possess a good eye for detail. Be able to work to tight deadlines. Desired: Background in or experience of compliance / practice management in a reputable law firm or other regulated organisation (i.e. accountants practice or financial institution). Qualifications and Training: Essential: Educated to Degree level. Strong & competent user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. Desired: Advanced IT skills/training. Any additional further learning or professional development in a legal discipline &/or in the areas of compliance, anti-bribery & corruption &/or legal practice management. If you feel that you are the right candidate for this role then please apply with your CV asap.