Kyc Assistant

Overview:
We are looking for a KYC assistant to work in a team responsible for reviewing and screening new clients and new matters and to assist in obtaining and reviewing ‘know your client’ (**KYC**) material as necessary for various risk management and regulatory purposes, including as required by anti-money laundering legislation.

**Responsibilities**:

- To process and review all new / amended clients and matters as opened by the firm.
- To use available resources to screen client and matter parties for PEP status,
- sanctioned status and for other risk factors as our screening tools allow, and to elevate concerns as appropriate.
- To deactivate matters where KYC is inadequate or where risk factors have not been adequately mitigated and to inform fee earners as appropriate.
- To undertake research as requested in order to assist the Best Practice team in determining whether risk factors associated with new clients and matters are acceptable.
- To contact clients to obtain information and documents as necessary
- To liaise with fee-earning and support staff as necessary.
- To assist with the keeping of KYC and general risk records using the firm’s systems, as directed.
- To assist with the Best Practice Enquiry ‘Triage’ process as requested
- To assist the Best Practice team as appropriate and to perform other duties as reasonably required
- To undertake training when required and being responsible for self-development

Essential & Desirable Criteria:

- Proven accuracy with good attention to detail
- IT Literate
- Good communications skills at all levels.
- Able to work under pressure and to prioritise where necessary
- Able to work as part of a team