Due Diligence Officer - Join a Leading Commercial Law Firm
Are you ready to be part of a growing and award-winning team in a top commercial law firm? Specializing in sectors like housing, local government, health and social care, as well as construction, energy, higher education, and financial services, this firm delivers expert legal and advisory services to nearly 2,000 organizations across the UK.
With a strong focus on commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment, and litigation services, the firm is proud of its hard-earned reputation. It has consistently been recognized as one of The Times Best Law Firms and is highly ranked in legal directories. Now, following eleven years of consecutive growth, the firm is looking to the future with ambitious plans—and they're looking for the best people to join them.
The Opportunity: Due Diligence Officer (Bristol)
As part of the Risk and Best Practice department, you'll play a key role in ensuring the firm's compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. You'll collaborate with the current Due Diligence Officer and wider legal teams, contributing to the continued success of the firm. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance client onboarding processes, ensuring a high-quality, efficient service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct client due diligence, identifying beneficial owners, performing sanction and PEP checks.
- Collaborate with lawyers to create AML risk assessments for each client.
- Monitor clients using online resources, answering lawyer queries related to CDD, AML risk assessments, and source of funds checks.
- Work closely with the finance team on AML issues, including invoicing and third-party payments.
- Update AML policies and assist with firm-wide AML training.
- Assist with suspicious activity reports to the MLRO and National Crime Agency, as needed.
- Support AML audits, including mini-audits on client risk assessments and source of funds checks.
What You Bring:
- Experience in conducting customer due diligence checks.
- Familiarity with the UK Anti-Money Laundering regime and strong knowledge of client identification processes.
- Previous experience working within a risk/compliance function or the legal sector is desirable.
- Strong communication, analytical, and team-working skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with client/matter onboarding software systems is a plus.
Benefits
- A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Private medical insurance through Vitality
- Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
- Life assurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme