Risk & Compliance Associate

This Risk & Compliance Associate will focus on business acceptance for up to 5 law firm clients, though the team will work with up to 15 firms each month and so this Associate will experience a wide variety of business activities and environments.

There will be opportunities for this role to evolve and develop into wider Risk & Compliance areas, in accordance with the experience, skills and drive of the right Associate.

• Business Intake: new client and matter inception tasks, including the related AML compliance requirements (client due diligence), sanctions screening, conflict checking and engagement terms);
• Ongoing monitoring: of money laundering and sanctions risks;
• Compliance databases: maintaining core-compliance analysis and records; and
• Other support: in connection with projects (e.g. insurance and regulatory renewals, audits, research and policy and documentation reviews).

The candidate will hold a law degree/GDL and will have some experience working in the compliance function/business acceptance department of a  law firm, such experience to include:

• The conduct of client due diligence/AML compliance; and/or
• Conflict checking and conflict analysis.

Additional key qualities will include:

• Strong MS Excel and MS Word skills;
• High levels of organisation;
• Ability to work without close supervision;
• Consistently representing Kindleworth’s brand and values;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proactive approach to work and eager to learn; and
• Positive contributions within a team environment.

Above all else we look for team members who are focused on surpassing expectations and helping Kindleworth continuously improve our services to clients.

To apply for this role,  please email a copy of your CV to: jobs@kindleworth.com

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