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AML Compliance Officer

Fieldfisher
Job LocationBelfast
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeContract, full-time

Job Description

The TeamThe risk, AML and conflicts team are c15 people working across London, Manchester and Belfast. The team are highly regarded within the firm and integral to the quality and reputation of the firm.ResponsibilitiesAs an AML/Conflicts Compliance Officer you will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing and approving new Clients, where acceptable AML due diligence has been provided.
  • Quality checking files completed by analytics; including screening, transaction monitoring and ownership.
  • Determining the nature and level of due diligence required in order to comply with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and undertaking client due diligence (where required)
  • Providing advice to fee earners and secretaries on Anti-Money Laundering and other general client inception queries.
  • Reporting to management on deliverable results.
  • Identify error trends and areas of improvement and implementing these when appropriate.
  • Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence monitoring and research.
  • Consulting with the MLRO and deputy MLROs on CDD issues and high risk approvals.
  • Assisting the team in answering various ad hoc queries that come into the AML Team inbox.
  • Identifying politically exposed persons, those subject to sanctions or to wider enforcement action to ensure the firms regulatory compliance in respect of both new and existing clients.
  • Supporting the team with the administration of reminder emails, the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records and the closure of clients and matters where necessary.
  • Keeping up to date with key developments in money laundering legislation and regulation.
  • Assisting the wider Risk Team when required, including the Conflicts and Business Acceptance Team, where training will be provided.
    • Key Skills & Experience
  • Previous AML/Risk or legal experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment.
  • Previous experience advising on AML and Sanctions risks and how to mitigate these is desirable.
  • Possess excellent research and drafting skills.
  • Ability to exercise judgement and make informed and practical decisions within well-defined processes.
  • Communicate complex or complicated procedures or requirements in a confident, clear, well-structured manner.
  • Demonstrate the capacity to absorb, analyse and consolidate large amounts of information.
  • Have the communication skills to interact at all levels within the firm and be a good team player.
  • Have an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration.
  • Be PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Have a strong work ethic and good team spirit
    • The FirmFieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the worlds most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, finance & financial services, energy & natural resources, life sciences and media.Our growing European network of offices supports an international client base alongside our Silicon Valley and China colleagues. We also work in a number of other jurisdictions through dedicated country teams.Among our clients we count social media sites and high street coffee chains as well as pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, banks and technology leaders. Clients choose to work with us because we deliver commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through our exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and on budget.Our network has more than 1,550 people working across 25 offices providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of our clients needs. We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Belfast, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Manchester, Munich, Milan, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice and Silicon Valley.In June 2019, Fieldfisher was awarded a 5 star ranking for client service by The Legal 500. It was one of only five firms in the top 25 list of UK-headquartered firms to receive 5 stars based on client feedback.2018 saw Fieldfisher named Law Firm of the year at the Legal Business Awards. In 2017, we were named Law Firm of the Year in Western Germany at the Juve Awards, and Law firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards.The firm was ranked in the list of top 20 most innovative law firms in Europe in the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2018.Fieldfishers Condor Alternative Legal Solutions won the award for New Business and Service Delivery Models’ at the FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards 2017. We also won Personal Injury Team of the Year at the Solicitors Journal Awards 2017.Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

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