Aml Assistant

AML Assistant
Edinburgh City Centre
Full-time Permanent Position
Up to £28k per annum
Search are currently working with a top UK Legal Firm based to recruit for an AML Assistant within their Edinburgh Office. This role will support the AML Manager in ensuring compliance with the firms AML regulation and is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in Anti Money Laundering.
Duties involved in this role will include:
* Processing of new client and new matter workflows
* Reviewing KYC/CDD information and Matter Risk Assessments
* Identify any outstanding client documentation
* Set up of Amiqus requests, reviewing when submitted
* Checking PEP/Sanction screening matches and updating the PEP register
* Providing required documentation to the in-house trust companies or Partners
* Respond to any AML related general enquiries
In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:
* Prior CDD/KYC experience is required (2 years minimum)
* An ICA certificate is desirable but not essential
* Excellent communication skills, with both clients and colleagues
* Strong IT skills and able to pick up new systems quickly
* A high level of discretion and confidentiality
If this is the role for you, apply now!
Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.