Compliance Assistant Risk & Compliance
Belfast (Hybrid)Up to £27k DOE
Nixon McQuade are working with a professional services firm who are looking for a Compliance Assistant.
Support the Risk & Compliance function across anti-money laundering (AML), client onboarding, KYC, file opening, records management and quality assurance processes. The role involves supporting fee earners, maintaining accurate compliance records, following internal procedures and escalating issues where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with client onboarding, file opening and compliance administration processes.
- Prepare and review engagement letters and matter opening documentation.
- Support KYC, CDD and onboarding checks in line with firm policies.
- Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
- Assist with AML and financial crime risk assessment documentation.
- Follow up on outstanding onboarding information and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Support file reviews, remediation work, archiving, retention and quality assurance tasks.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, registers and workflow updates.
- Respond to routine AML, KYC and onboarding queries from internal stakeholders
The Candidate
- Relevant degree such as law or business studies
- Graduates will be considered
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment
- Previous compliance, onboarding, legal or professional services experience would be beneficial
The Opportunity
- Hybrid working after 6-month probation
- Join a reputable commercial law firm
- Work within an experienced Risk & Compliance team
- Long-term, secure position with room to develop
- Additional Annual Leave
For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Steafan @ Nixon McQuade in the strictest confidence.
Skills:Compliance kyc aml client onboarding file opening
Benefits:Work From Home
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