Company: Hays
Location: Belfast
Job Description:Your NewpanyA well-established and respected professional services organisation is seeking apliance Assistant to join its Risk andpliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented graduate or early-career professional to develop their expertise within a regulated environment. Working alongside experiencedpliance professionals, you will play a key role in supporting client onboarding, regulatorypliance, risk management, and quality assurance activities across the business.The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive culture, where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.Your New RoleAspliance Assistant, you will provide operational support across a wide range ofpliance and risk activities, helping to ensure the organisation maintains high standards of regulatorypliance and service delivery.Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting new client onboarding and matter opening processes in line with anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and risk management procedures.Preparing and reviewing engagement documentation using approved templates.Assisting with the collection and verification of client due diligence documentation.Conducting sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP), and adverse media screening checks.Supporting ongoing due diligence reviews and monitoring activities.Identifying and escalating potentialpliance risks, inconsistencies, or missing information.Assisting with remediation projects, audit actions, andpliance investigations.Supporting file opening, file closure, archiving, retention, and records management processes.Carrying out quality assurance reviews and maintaining accuratepliance records.Responding to routinepliance and onboarding queries from internal stakeholders.Assisting withpliance training initiatives, process improvements, and the maintenance ofpliance systems and registers.Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.What You’ll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will have:
A relevant degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline.Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.Strong written and verbalmunication abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general IT systems.The ability to managepeting priorities and work independently.A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.Desirable experience includes:
Exposure to client onboarding,pliance, AML, KYC, financial crime prevention, risk management, or regulatory processes.Previous experience within a legal, professional services, financial services, or other regulated environment.Knowledge ofpliance frameworks,ernance standards, or quality assurance processes.What You’ll Get in Return
Opportunity to build a long-term career within risk andpliance.Exposure to a broad range of regulatory andpliance activities.Supportive and collaborative working environment.The chance to work with experienced professionals in a growing and highly regarded organisation.Career progression opportunities within a specialistpliance function.If you’re looking to develop your career inpliance and risk within a professional and regulated environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #4809398 – Oliver Hassay…
Posted: July 15th, 2026
