Risk & Compliance Assistant - London

Due to ongoing success, this leading City based law firm has a new requirement to hire a risk and compliance assistant.

The role holder will be based in the risk and compliance team and will be responsible for enforcing the firm’s risk and anti money laundering policies and producing weekly and monthly reports.

You will assist the risk and compliance manager with reviews of current procedures and make recommendations for improvements. Areas for development may include conflict searches and reports, case opening and anti money laundering regulations.

Daily duties will include creating new clients and cases on a daily basis in line with the firm’s guidelines and regulations as well as monitoring the conflict team’s global searches.

Further duties will include assisting with compliance for fee earners and support staff.

Candidates will possess a strong understanding of statutory regulations and legislation as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to partners and staff at all levels.