Compliance Officer

COMPLIANCE OFFICER - NEWCASTLE

An award winning law firm in Newcastle is looking for a Compliance Officer to join its team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Executing the end-to-end due diligence process for clients, in accordance with AML and identification guidance, policies and procedures.
• Obtaining all required identification in line with strict guidance, ensuring that internal and external procedures and requirements are fully met.
• Playing a key role in enhancing client service and operational efficiencies, while supporting the firm's commitment to building long-term client relationships.
• Proactively monitoring client onboarding progress.
• Liaising with the Head of Risk and Compliance on matters relating to client identification and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Liaising with partners, solicitors and support teams to provide progress updates as required.
• Providing compliance approval, once client due diligence has been completed, for all relevant entities and matters within the practice management system in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and managing emails received in the Compliance mailbox.
• Ensuring that internal procedures are consistently applied and followed.
• Maintaining accurate and timely data entry within the relevant practice management system.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
• Managing ongoing monitoring alerts for clients and reporting any concerns to the Head of Risk and Compliance.
• Complying with and upholding the firm's policies and procedures, including those relating to health and safety, IT, security, email, anti-virus requirements, equality and fair treatment.
• Supporting other reasonable tasks and projects as required within the office environment, in agreement with the Head of Risk and Compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a regulated environment, preferably within the legal sector. You will also ideally have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in using case management or practice management systems.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• A strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality, compliance and accuracy.
• The drive and commitment to deliver high-quality work within a regulated environment.