Client On-boarding Legal Support

Client Onboarding Legal Executive

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• Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (Depending on Experience)
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• Location: Guildford
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• Job Type: Full-time
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• Workplace Type: Office Based
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Join my clients dedicated Client Onboarding team, where their focus is on delivering outstanding client service through expert, clear advice and assistance. We are looking for a Client Onboarding Executive to assist with the management of the client onboarding process, focusing on client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Perform in-depth CDD and AML checks on new and existing clients to assess their risk profiles.
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• Ensure that client documentation and information are accurate and up to date.
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• Investigate and analyse client backgrounds, business activities, and ownership structures.
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• Identify and escalate any high-risk or suspicious client profiles to the AML compliance team.
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• Implement and enforce AML policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with UK regulations.
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• Work directly with the team to create clearer and more robust onboarding processes.
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• Monitor and report any unusual transactions or activities to the AML team that may indicate potential money laundering or fraud.
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• Keep up-to-date with evolving AML regulations and implement necessary changes in the client onboarding process.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
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• Communicate CDD and AML requirements to clients and guide them through the process.
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• Address client inquiries and concerns related to CDD and AML.
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• Maintain accurate records of all CDD and AML activities, ensuring they are easily accessible for audits and reporting.
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• Prepare reports on CDD and AML compliance for senior management and the AML team as required.
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• Work closely with the MLRO, COLP, COFA, and AML team to implement best practice across the firm.
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• Promote good file management and undertake other duties as required from time to time.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree. (Preferably Law)
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• Proven experience in client onboarding, CDD, and AML within the legal services sector.
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• Strong understanding of CDD and AML procedures.
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• Excellent client care skills.
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• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
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• Strong organisational skills.
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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• Strong attention to detail.
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• Familiarity with Practice Evolve, Practical Law, and LexisNexis is advantageous.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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• Travel opportunities to other office locations.
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To apply for this Client Onboarding Executive position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts, your local legal specialist recruiter in Surrey and surrounding counties!