Role description:

Junior compliance officer (German speaking)

An exciting opportunity for a junior compliance officer exists with one of the leading global law firms for an individual who is enthusiastic about their career and development therein.

The ideal candidate should have studied Law but does not wish to go into litigation/practice as an attorney. – please submit your CV with a motivational letter to this effect

Please note that you need to be fluent in German for this role!

You will be principally responsible for the provision of guidance and advice to the firm as part of the New Business Intake (NBI) process and for ensuring that the relevant policies and procedures to which the firm subscribes are adhered to at all times.

Skills and experience:

Key responsibilities:

• Review NBI forms submitted by the International LLP
• Ensure CDD has been gathered to the appropriate standard for all new client registrations
• Research
• Liaise with legal staff, support staff, research teams and where appropriate clients to obtain CDD information
• Document evidence obtained during the CDD process
• Conduct risk rating reviews
• Update and maintain the AJS system client records
• Update the International LLP client records (elite database)
• Provide advice and guidance to partners, staff and fee-earners on compliance
• Investigate co-client related party checks
• Use external subscription databases to screen clients
• Maintain the firm’s PEP databases
• Administrative Projects

Skills/experience required:

• Good organisational skills
• Essential Microsoft Office skills
• Researching experience would be advantageous
• Ability to excel in a team environment as well as individually
• Excellent communication (this will be assessed)
• Works very well with tight deadlines and in a pressurised environment
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• German language

Educational requirements:

• Law degree

Please follow the link to apply directly to EOH Recruitment Solutions

 For further information, you can contact Jamie-Lee on 010 590 4000

Posted on 18 Jul 16:30