We are seeking a Compliance Officer to join a full service law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
 
Position: Compliance Officer
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience
 
Job Description
 
Key duties include:

• Execute the end to end due diligence for clients, following AML and ID guidance, policies and procedures.
• Obtaining all identification required in line with strict guidance to ensure that both internal and external procedures and requirements are met and adhered to.
• Assuming key role within the Firm to enhance client services, efficiencies and ensuring the acquisitions of clients for life.
• Pro-actively monitor Onboarding process.
• Liaising with the Head of Risk and Compliance on any issues relating to Client ID, escalating matters where required.
• Liaising with partners, solicitors and support teams to provide progress updates as required.
• Proactively chasing clients in order to progressing matters as quickly as possible.
• Opening all of the firm’s files, creating each matter appropriately within the practice management system promptly.
• Maintaining and working through the emails in the Compliance mailbox.
• Ensuring internal procedures are applied and followed.
• Ensuring accurate inputting of all data into the relevant practice management system.
• Ensure strict confidentially is maintained at all times.
• Manage on-going monitoring alerts for clients and report any concerns to the Head of Risk and Compliance.
• Comply with and uphold the firm’s policies and procedures, such as health and safety, IT, security, email and anti-virus policies and equality and fair treatment.
• Be flexible to carry out any other reasonable task and/ or projects as requested within the office environment and in agreement with the Head of Risk and Compliance.

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a regulated environment, preferably in the legal sector.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to work confidently with a case management system is vital.
• Must have strong research and analytical skills.
• Drive to work towards & meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary firm bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Shopping discounts