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Job Title: Anti Money Laundering Executive / Money Laundering Reporting

Summary: Responsibilities include:

· Reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (‘MLRO’) & Money Laundering Compliance Officer (‘MLCO’)

· AML compliance

· Assisting where necessary with other client due diligence

· Reviewing evidence of client existence and ownership structures

· Liaising with fee earners in identifying high risk clients and completing risk assessments

· Liaising with fee earners to obtain information and documentation which is not available from public information sources,

· Communicating with key stakeholders in the firm

· Maintaining and updating electronic records and minutes

· Screen clients for Sanctions, PEPs, and Negative News

· Oversee running of due diligence processes on new and existing clients

· Update systems with client data where necessary

· Work with multiple parts of the business including the various legal teams, Accounts, ICT, Marketing, Operations (Compliance) and New Enquiries Teams

· Assisting onboarding platform

· Work with external KYC and AML vendors

· Contribute your ideas on improving all aspects of the process and business

Job brief

We are looking for a Money Laundering Reporting / Anti – Money Laundering Executive to assist with the AML requirements of a busy mixed (civil / non criminal) legal practice.

Using market leading AML software you will be responsible for dealing with, and clearing, routine queries, raising checks and investigating concerns, assisting our lawyers to be #allthehelpyouneed and escalating concerns and difficult matters to the MLRO/MLCO.

Ultimately, you will also be involved in the continuous improvement of our processes and procedures, including assisting with training and induction processes. This is a role where you can make a difference and be listened to.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with secretaries, fee-earners and partners regarding queries on new clients and the documents submitted.
• Escalating matters with higher risk factors and/or issues to the MLRO
• Reviewing AML documents for existing clients.
• Deal with day-to-day queries and training regarding the firms AML policies and their implementation.
• Working with MLCO to keep AML policies and procedures up to date
• Any ad hoc tasks/queries which may be required from time to time.

Requirements and skills

• Minimum 6 months AML / KYC experience, legal or professional services background preferred
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A strong communicator, both written and over the phone
• An analytical mindset
• Relevant AML qualifications are desirable but not essential
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations
• Experience of the legal sector is an advantage, a willingness to learn and understand the various different fields offered by the firm is essential.
• Some travel between offices may be required. Driving licence essential.

Based at Northampton/Kettering, we operate an ‘in more than not’ approach, candidates are required to be physically at the office for the duration of a three-month probation (standard). Subject to discussion and business need there is flexibility thereafter.

Hours

25 hours per week, spread over 5 days to suit. Totally flexible

Salary: £20,800 - £24,305 pa (full time equiv. £30k - £35k pa)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £20,800.00-£24,305.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kettering: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• AML: 1 year (preferred)
• legal sector: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person