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AML Assistant

CRA Consulting

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 27,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AML Assistant to join their growing team in Sheffield. This role involves conducting thorough research, identifying sources of funds, and communicating findings with international fee earners. The successful candidate will have a degree and a keen eye for detail, with prior experience in professional services being advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable law firm's anti-money laundering and compliance efforts while enjoying a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about compliance and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days
6% employer contributed pension
Private medical insurance
Private dental insurance (voluntary benefit)
Life assurance - X3 annual salary
Income protection insurance
Critical illness cover (voluntary benefit)
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced parental leave
Enhanced sick pay
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Travel loans

Qualifications

  • Degree educated candidates with strong research and analytical skills are preferred.
  • Experience in anti-money laundering or compliance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research related to new instructions and clients.
  • Identify sources of funds and obtain relevant identity documentation.
  • Communicate findings with fee earners across multiple offices.

Skills

Research Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail

Education

Degree Educated (2:1 or higher)

Job description

Job Title: AML Assistant

Salary Range: £27,000

Location: Sheffield City Centre (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
  1. Carrying out research in relation to new instructions and clients.
  2. Identifying the source of funds coming into the business and obtaining the relevant identity documentation and carrying out checks.
  3. Analysing the results of research undertaken.
  4. Communicating findings with fee earners across multiple offices internationally.
  5. Keeping accurate and timely records of work undertaken.
Employee Benefits Package:
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days.
  • 6% employer contributed pension.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Private dental insurance (voluntary benefit).
  • Life assurance - X3 annual salary.
  • Income protection insurance.
  • Critical illness cover (voluntary benefit).
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Enhanced sick pay.
  • Additional benefits including discounted gym, cycle to work scheme, travel loans, etc.
About the Business:

CRA are proud to represent a leading international law firm with a renowned reputation in business legal services. Our client is a top tier UK law firm with an excellent reputation. Due to growth in the anti-money laundering and risk & compliance department, our client is hiring multiple AML Compliance Assistants to join their established team.

About CRA Consulting:

CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.

Application Criteria:
  • Degree Educated (2:1 or higher).
  • Previous experience in professional services desired.
  • Previous experience in anti-money laundering, risk & compliance or similar beneficial.
  • Previous experience in research, analytics or data information beneficial.
How to Apply:

If this AML Assistant vacancy interests you, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Lauren Hopkinson, who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information:

CRA Legal follows strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. This AML Assistant vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process, we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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