Provides direct support to the Senior AML Analyst and the AML Analyst
and is responsible for assisting with monitoring and controlling the
Firm's risk and compliance in relation to AML (anti-money laundering),
CTF (counter-terrorist financing), KYC (know your customer
requirements) checks and related compliance issues.
Essential duties • AML/CTF: Understand all relevant internal and
external rules, regulations and procedures, guidance and best
practice, including SRA regulations and guidance and Law Society
guidance. • Ensure AML record keeping and administration tasks
are performed to a high standard and with detailed care and
attention. • Perform new business intake tasks in the London
office e.g. carrying out Client Due Diligence (CDD) and AML database
checks using various databases and search facilities. • Liaise
with lawyers and other colleagues globally (over 40 offices) in
relation to UK AML/KYC requirements. • Undertake monitoring of
the Firm's clients in compliance with ongoing monitoring obligations
and monitor risk assessment processes. • Assist in the
preparation for internal and external audits of the Firm's AML and
related compliance procedures. • Assist in the ongoing
maintenance of high risk and PEP registers. • Arrange for files
to be reviewed in accordance with the SRA regulations; conduct the
administrative elements of file reviews. • Attend meetings with
the MLCO/MLRO as required. • Assist with Risk and Compliance
induction for all new joiners; review the SRA code of conduct and
guidance in relation to AML; assist with client inception, conflicts
and AML processes. • Assist with Risk and Compliance training for
fee earners and secretaries. Additional duties • Perform
other duties and responsibilities as directed.
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