AML Assistant

Our Risk & Compliance team plays a key role in supporting the firm to operate safely, ethically and in line with regulatory and legal requirements.

You will support the AML Manager and MLRO by carrying out AML and sanctions checks for new and existing clients, while assisting with the day‑to‑day delivery of compliance activity across the firm. The role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting audits and reviews, and helping to deliver practical, proportionate solutions that enable the business to operate effectively.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conduct all KYC/AML checks required for client onboarding
• Daily Sanctions checks
• Renew AML information for existing clients where no instructions within last three years
• Yearly review company AML searches
• Receiving and replying to queries raised for onboard/KYC
• Reviewing High Risk/PEPs and report to MLRO where appropriate.
• Ensure the due diligence meets the firm’s requirement
• Review all clients which appear on AML alerting report and take appropriate measures
• Ensure Companies House PSC information corresponds with AML search, if required, report to MLRO
• Review AML company alerts re change of Directors/ownership/bankruptcy and taking action if required
• To support the MLRO in ensuring compliance
•  providing feedback on information acquired from attending AML training courses, drafting FAQs and meeting minutes and contributing to AML quarterly updates.

Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be;

• A team player
• Attention to detail
• Show initiative and be self-motivated when required to work on own
• Strong organisational skills
• At least 2 years’ experience in a busy legal/office environment (preferably in similar role)
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines is essential
• Good housekeeping skills
• A “hands on” approach to work
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Planning & organisation (ability to manage large workloads and balance multiple priorities whilst ensuring all tasks are performed to a high standard)

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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