Compliance Assistant

Compliance Assistant - City - £27k

Hybrid working, 09:00-17:30

Wise May are looking for a Compliance Assistant to join our client, a personable and progressive law firm based in the City. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team at the start of your Compliance career.

Duties to include:

• Answering AML queries from fee earners and other staff, escalating as necessary
• Processing conflict search requests using in house database
• Supporting the Risk and Compliance Manager with other risk and compliance projects
• Carrying out administrative duties and other ad-hoc activities as required
• Keeping up to date with spreadsheets
• Prepare agenda and any related documents for any AML review meetings
• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Head of Compliance and Risk and Compliance
• Be responsible for booking training for the Compliance team when required.
• Prepare reports for the compliance manager using the in-house database.

Skills:

• Previous administrative experience gained in a professional services environment
• Previous exposure to compliance (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
• Excellent analytical skills and a high standard of written and oral communication

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Well being Wednesdays
• Sports and Social clubs
• Volunteering days
• Subsidised restaurant on site
• 25 days annual leave
• Life insurance
• Law Care
• Enhanced Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption pay.

We would be keen to speak with anyone who has experience with AML and legal administrative duties.