TELL ME MORE ABOUT WILSON BROWNE SOLICITORS…

We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Minimum 6 months AML / KYC experience, legal or professional services background preferred
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A strong communicator, both written and over the phone
• An analytical mindset
• Relevant AML qualifications are desirable but not essential
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations
• Experience of the legal sector is an advantage, a willingness to learn and understand the various different fields offered by the firm is essential.
• There may be a requirement to work in our other offices.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In perso

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE….

We are looking for a Anti – Money Laundering Analyst to assist with the AML requirements of a busy mixed (civil / non criminal) legal practice.
Using market leading AML software you will be responsible for dealing with, and clearing, routine queries, raising checks and investigating concerns, assisting our lawyers with our slogan to be #allthehelpyouneed and escalating concerns and difficult matters.
Ultimately, you will also be involved in the continuous improvement of our processes and procedures, including assisting with training and induction processes. This is a role where you can make a difference and be listened to.
We are considering applicants with a range of experience, as training will be provided. We can also consider full time and part time applications for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties will include the following:
· AML compliance
· Assisting where necessary with other client due diligence
· Reviewing evidence of client existence and ownership structures
· Liaising with fee earners in identifying high risk clients and completing risk assessments
· Liaising with fee earners to obtain information and documentation which is not available from public information sources
· Communicating with key stakeholders in the firm
· Maintaining and updating electronic records and minutes
· Screen clients for Sanctions, PEPs, and Negative News
· Oversee running of due diligence processes on new and existing clients
· Update systems with client data where necessary
· Work with multiple parts of the business including the various legal teams, Accounts, ICT, Marketing, Operations (Compliance) and New Enquiries Teams
· Assisting onboarding platform
· Work with external KYC and AML vendors
· Contribute your ideas on improving all aspects of the process and business

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaising with secretaries, fee-earners and partners regarding queries on new clients and the documents submitted.
• Escalating matters with higher risk factors and/or issues to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• Reviewing AML documents for existing clients.
• Deal with day-to-day queries and training regarding the firms AML policies and their implementation.
• Working with MLCO to keep AML policies and procedures up to date
• Any ad hoc tasks/queries which may be required from time to time.