AML Compliance Assistant - London & Asia - #2145367

AML Compliance Assistant - London & Asia

Innovative US law firm who works with market leading global clients within emerging industries, is seeking a new AML Compliance Assistant on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for fulfilling AML requirements primarily focusing on advising on and assisting with AML requirements relating to matters opened in the firm’s Asia offices.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £48,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Generous employee benefits and in-office perks
• 08:00-16:00 working hours (7:00-15:00 when working remote)

AML Compliance Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing due diligence on clients, counterparties and third-party payors through research and liaising with fee earners, secretaries and the finance team.
• Performing Politically Exposed Person, adverse press and sanctions searches using a variety of research tools.
• Summarising results of research and drafting and circulating client risk assessments and matter risk assessments.
• Updating Firm software and databases with relevant information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identifying and escalating red flags and higher risk matters as set out in Firm policy.
• Performing ongoing monitoring on completed AML files and periodic checks on personal identification documentation obtained as necessary.
• Assisting with the development and presentation of training for lawyers and business services staff.
• Assisting with updates to practice wide risk assessments and policies as required.

AML Compliance Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ year of experience working in an AML and / or sanctions compliance environment within a global law firm.
• Knowledge of AML legislation and guidance across Europe and Asia.
• Experience of performing diligence checks (including research and risk assessments) on entities and individuals.