File Review Executive 6 month - Robert Walters : Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a File Review Executive to join a highly respected investment management and specialist lending organisation in London. This temporary position offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within the Risk & Compliance department, supporting a critical customer due diligence (CDD) file review project.

• Join a supportive and knowledgeable team where your attention to detail and analytical skills will be highly valued as you help deliver a key compliance project.
• Benefit from flexible contract lengths up to March 2026, allowing you to gain valuable experience in a reputable financial services environment without long-term commitment.
• Enjoy generous annual leave and work alongside industry experts dedicated to maintaining high standards of risk management, transparency, and investor satisfaction.

What you'll do:

As a File Review Executive within the Risk & Compliance department, you will immerse yourself in a vital project focused on reviewing customer files and completing any necessary remediation work. Your day-to-day activities will involve working methodically through documentation, identifying areas requiring attention or improvement, and collaborating with both internal colleagues and external specialists. Success in this role hinges on your ability to communicate findings clearly, adapt swiftly to evolving project needs, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality. You will have access to robust support from senior leadership as well as independent advisors who will help shape the framework guiding your work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their understanding of compliance operations within a dynamic financial services context while making a tangible impact on organisational outcomes.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of customer files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in customer information and documentation, escalating issues as appropriate for timely resolution.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, executives, and third-party partners to maintain consistency throughout the remediation process.
• Support the design and implementation of the CDD file review framework by providing feedback on processes and suggesting improvements.
• Document findings clearly and professionally, ensuring that all remediation actions are accurately recorded in line with company policies.
• Utilise compliance systems, document management tools, and Excel to update records and track progress across multiple projects.
• Adapt quickly to new frameworks, processes, or tools introduced during the course of the project, demonstrating learning agility.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels to share knowledge, resolve issues collaboratively, and maintain project momentum.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive customer data, acting with integrity at all times in accordance with company standards.

What you bring:

To excel as a File Review Executive in this setting, you will bring proven experience working within risk or compliance functions-ideally within financial services or regulated industries-where meticulous attention to detail is paramount. Your background should include hands-on involvement in reviewing documentation for accuracy as well as exposure to project-based assignments that require flexibility in approach. Strong interpersonal skills are essential; you must be comfortable collaborating across departments while also engaging constructively with external partners. Your communication style should be clear yet considerate so that findings can be shared effectively without ambiguity. Familiarity with technology platforms used for compliance tracking will serve you well here. Above all else, your sense of responsibility regarding confidential data combined with your openness toward learning new methods will set you apart as an invaluable member of the team.

• Demonstrated ability to review complex documentation with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness at every stage.
• Proven analytical thinking skills that enable you to critically assess customer profiles and identify potential compliance risks efficiently.
• Experience supporting project-based work environments where adaptability and meeting deadlines are essential for success.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams including executives and third-party consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for documenting findings clearly and escalating issues appropriately when required.
• A willingness to learn new frameworks or processes quickly while responding positively to feedback aimed at continuous improvement.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information coupled with unwavering professional integrity.
• Comfort using compliance systems, document management platforms, Excel spreadsheets, or similar tools for tracking progress across projects.

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