Risk and Compliance Assistant

Risk and Compliance Assistant

An established professional services organisation is seeking a Risk & Compliance Assistant to join its growing law firm. This is a varied role suited to a proactive individual who enjoys working across compliance, regulatory administration, and operational risk processes, supporting colleagues across the business.

The successful candidate will be an organised all-rounder, comfortable managing multiple compliance activities and engaging with stakeholders at different levels.

Permanent

Monday to Friday 40hrs per week

Buckinghamshire

Duties of the Risk and Compliance Assistant

• Managing client onboarding and due diligence processes, including ID verification and documentation review.
• Supporting AML monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening, and escalation of relevant findings.
• Assisting with source of funds and source of wealth reviews, maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Administering identity verification systems and supporting colleagues with related queries.
• Accreditation & Audits.
• Supporting the investigation and handling of complaints and regulatory correspondence.
• Assisting with regulatory audits and accreditation processes, ensuring documentation is prepared and maintained.
• Updating internal policies, procedures, and compliance registers.
• Managing and responding to risk and compliance queries received via shared inboxes.
• Ensuring updated Sanctions lists are forwarded as and when received.
• Dealing with complaints.
• Monitoring regulatory updates and assisting with implementation of process changes.
• Supporting general risk and compliance administration across the organisation.

Experience required for the Risk and Compliance Assistant

• Previous experience within a law firm risk and compliance function (2-5 years - essential).
• Working knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance, and client due diligence processes.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a professional services environment.
• Must have a driving licence.