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Assistant Compliance Officer

1 month ago

Blackburn Lancashire, United Kingdom re:Source Talent Solutions Limited Full time

Courmacs Legal Limited is a rapidly expanding legal practice who have a need for a compliance assistant to join the current team.. The department currently consists of the COLP,COFA and COO. This role is vital for the smooth-running of our business. In general, the candidate needs to be someone who has analytical skills, knowledge of AML procedures, KYC/CDD etc. Also, they need to be flexible going beyond the job description and be able to assist in any level of the compliance monitoring framework.

As the firm grows, our aim is to recruit astute, motivated and enthusiastic individuals.

The Role / Duties & Responsibilities

As a Compliance Assistant, your role is to work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, COLP and COFA, partners and fee earners to assist with KYC and to ensure that the firm complies with regulations relating to money laundering, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Terrorism Act 2000 and any amending legislation.

In addition, the Compliance Assistant will be responsible for checking new client/matter requests for money laundering, credit worthiness and other client verification and acceptance procedures that the firm operates. You will also assist with other compliance and regulatory issues as required.

Responsibilities Include:

* Auditing the opening new clients and matters on the firm’s system;

* Auditing KYC with the addition of risk analysis relating to clients, ensuring all new clients are appropriately vetted and checks carried out in line with the firm's compliance requirements;

* reopening matters on the firm’s system;

* dealing with queries from finance, partners, fee earners and other staff relating to money laundering checks;

* keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all contact with partners/fee earners and ensure there is a full audit trail;

* maintaining the team’s new clients and new matters record;

* assisting with data cleansing projects;

* supporting the senior management team on day-to-day tasks and projects (both new and ongoing);

* maintaining excellent knowledge of client checking and money laundering procedures and the relevant regulation;

* assisting with the firm’s internal audit;

* assisting the COO, COLP and COFA with the development of the firm's AML processes and procedures;

* dealing with general internal and external client queries; and

* Reviewing marketing materials, websites and presentations to ensure compliance with regulations.

* Assisting with ongoing education of employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the organisation

* Assisting with the gathering of information internally in response to request by regulatory organisations

* Collaborating with management to ensure compliance and investigating irregularities.

Person Specification Our ideal candidate will have:

* good academics, with strong GCSE and A level results (or equivalent) in Maths and English;

* strong verbal and written communication skills;

* at least 12 months’ experience of working within a law firm or FCA regulated business in a compliance role

* good knowledge of AML requirements

* good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, working knowledge of an accounts package

* high level of numeracy (as indicated by strong academics in mathematics);

* a calm and unflappable nature, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;

* a professional, willing and proactive approach, with a keen attention to detail;

* the ability to work with limited supervision, with good time-management skills.

Additional requirements:

Permission to work in the UK

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