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Client Onboarding Executive

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Location:
United Kingdom, Guildford

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

28000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Our client, an award-winning and highly reputable legal firm in Surrey, is seeking an experienced Client Onboarding Executive to join their dynamic team. You will be working directly with the Residential Property team to create clearer and more robust onboarding processes for the team (initially in Guildford but to be phased out across the firm). You will be assisting the Senior Onboarding Executive in managing the client onboarding process, with a keen focus on client due diligence (CDD) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.

Job Responsibility:

  • Perform in-depth CDD and AML checks on new and existing clients to assess their risk profiles
  • Ensure that client documentation and information are accurate and up to date
  • Investigate and analyse client backgrounds, business activities, and ownership structures
  • Identify and escalate any high-risk or suspicious client profiles to the AML compliance team
  • Implement and enforce AML policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with UK regulations
  • Monitor and report any unusual transactions or activities to the AML team that may indicate potential money laundering or fraud
  • Keep up-to-date with evolving AML regulations and implement necessary changes in the client onboarding process
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a positive onboarding experience
  • Communicate CDD and AML requirements to clients and guide them through the process
  • Address client inquiries and concerns related to CDD and AML
  • Maintain accurate records of all CDD and AML activities, ensuring they are easily accessible for audits and reporting
  • Prepare reports on CDD and AML compliance for senior management and the AML team as required
  • Promotes good file management

Requirements:

  • Excellent file management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and self-sufficiently
  • Excellent client care skills
  • In-depth knowledge of CDD and AML procedures
  • Proven experience in client onboarding, CDD, and AML within the legal services sector
  • Analytical mindset, capable of resolving complex legal issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
  • Familiarity with practice management systems (desired)

Nice to have:

Familiarity with practice management systems

What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Bonus scheme
  • Annual salary review
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Long service award
  • Private medical cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health and well-being initiatives
  • Regular social events
  • Career Development Plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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