Senior Compliance Officer - Reed : Job Details

Join a leading South East law firm as a Senior Client Compliance Officer. This role is based in their Crawley office, playing a crucial role in managing client compliance and onboarding processes to ensure adherence to AML and SRA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and participate in the daily operations of the Client Compliance team to ensure efficient workflow and regulatory compliance.
• Complete and analyse conflict check reports, escalating complex issues as necessary.
• Manage the client due diligence (CDD) process, including obtaining, checking, and verifying necessary documentation.
• Open and amend client and matter files in the firm’s case management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Train and support Client Compliance Officers and provide guidance to legal teams on file opening and CDD processes.
• Conduct file opening quality audits and spot checks to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Maintain and update team policies, user guides, and procedure documentation.
• Engage in continuous improvement discussions to enhance systems and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Client Compliance role, preferably within the legal or professional services sector.
• Strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and CDD requirements.
• Knowledge of case management systems and workflow processes.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with colleagues and management at all levels.
• Ability to independently make decisions and understand when issues need to be escalated.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility in work hours and willingness to travel to other offices as needed.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus additional days for Christmas and birthday, and all bank holidays.
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Sodexo Discounts.
• Pension Scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on legal services.

Please apply now!