CDD & Conflicts Analyst
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £40000 - £43000 per annum
- Posted
- 22 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 20 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 13948303/001
- Contact
- Rebekah Brown
- Job Title
- Risk and Compliance
- Practice Area
- Compliance
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
To act as the first point of call for conflicts of interest and anti-money laundering enquiries for new clients and matters; undertake research and analysis and clear where appropriate and escalate where complex.
Client Details
Leading UK law firm.
Description
CDD/Conflicts
Researching, analysing and conducting CDD (Client Due Diligence) and conflict checks for all new and existing clients and client matters across the Firm.
Where required, escalate complex conflicts issues to the Risk and Compliance Manager for resolution.
Ensure that all conflicts are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Conduct checks on Anti-Money Laundering documentation.
Conduct searches and analysis related to AML.
Be the point of contact for queries, feedback and progress updates to fee earners and business support staff on AML efficiency's.
Ensure that all AML enquiries are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
Where required, escalate complex AML issues to the Risk and Compliance Manager for resolution.
Maintain the AML documentation and system on a regular basis.
General Administration
Ensure that all records, both paper and electronic, are filed and maintained to a high standard.
Assisting in opening and maintaining client/matter files.
Provide general administrative support to the team.
Profile
Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent), preferably with either the GDL and/or LPC.
Ideally at least six months experience of handling AML enquiries and/or completing conflict searches in a legal or regulated professional services environment.
Ability to identify the client due diligent requirements of corporate and individual clients.
A good understanding of the Code of conduct 2011, in particular Rule 3 (Conflict of Interest) and Rule 4 (Confidentiality). Willingness and appetite to learn and develop their knowledge of other areas of risk and compliance.
A sound, robust knowledge in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to conflicts of interest.
Skills/Attributes Excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to effectively manage own workload.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Adaptable and flexible approach.
Pro-active and takes initiative.
Job Offer
Permanent Role
Excellent Benefits Package
Competitive Salary