Our professional client in Guildford is looking for a Compliance Administrator to help their Senior Onboarding Executive manage new client accounts. The main focus of this job is ensuring that all new clients meet the company's strict compliance rules, especially those related to preventing money laundering. The ideal candidate will be very organised, have a strong understanding of financial regulations, and be able to build good relationships with clients while keeping them compliant.
Company Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Pension plan
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Performance-based bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Company events
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough checks on new and existing clients to evaluate their risk profiles.
- Analyse client backgrounds, business activities, and ownership structures to identify potential risks.
- Ensure all client information is accurate, up-to-date, and well-organised.
- Report high-risk or suspicious clients to the appropriate compliance team for further investigation.
- Implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with UK regulations.
- Identify and report suspicious transactions or activities to the compliance team.
- Stay informed about evolving regulations and adjust onboarding processes accordingly.
- Build positive relationships with clients, providing clear guidance on compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with the Residential Property team to develop more efficient onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate and easily accessible records of all compliance activities for audits and reporting.
- Prepare regular reports on compliance status for senior management and the compliance team.
- Work closely with the compliance team to ensure best practices across the organisation.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a solid understanding of CDD and AML procedures.
- Maintains professionalism in all communications, both with colleagues and clients.
- Display a positive attitude.
- Experience in client onboarding, compliance regulations within the legal services industry.
- Possesses an analytical mindset capable of identifying and addressing complex legal issues.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication abilities.
- Capable of working both independently and part of a team.
- Good eye for detail
- Committed to understanding and following regulatory and compliance procedures.
- Aligns with and embodies the company's core values.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.