Compliance & AML Assistant
📍 London
🕒 Full-Time (Hybrid)
💼 Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Compliance & AML Assistant to join the Risk & Information Security team of a highly regarded, established London law firm.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in legal compliance, AML or client onboarding, who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and professional environment.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior AML & Compliance Manager and Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's regulatory, risk and anti-money laundering framework.
You will work closely with fee earners and Business Services teams to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, including SRA requirements and the Money Laundering Regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring new client and matter openings, ensuring AML documentation and risk assessments are complete.
Reviewing initial risk assessments, PEP status and conducting follow-up enquiries.
Identifying high-risk clients and potential PEPs using due diligence systems.
Monitoring sanctions exposure and reputational risk concerns.
Supporting fee earners and practice assistants with client due diligence requirements.
Managing AML-related inbox queries and reporting on outstanding onboarding requirements.
Liaising with Accounts regarding AML-related financial queries.
Attending and minuting quarterly MLRO group meetings.
Maintaining risk registers including PEP, high-risk client and information security registers.
Assisting with data security incident reporting.
Supporting quality accreditations.
Contributing to internal compliance reviews and wider risk projects.About You:
Experience in a legal compliance, AML or risk-based role (law firm experience preferred).
Strong understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Confident communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and client onboarding systems.
Proactive, team-oriented and eager to learn.
What's on Offer
Permanent role within a respected and professional legal environment.
Flexible working pattern.
Exposure to high-quality, complex work.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Excellent long-term development prospects.Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
