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Bates Wells is seeking a Client Onboarding Assistant to join its Risk & Compliance team. In this role, you will be the primary contact for staff queries and support the team in professional standards, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as a main point of contact for client onboarding and compliance queries.
- Assist with client due diligence (CDD) for corporate and individual clients.
- Support the Risk & Compliance team with regulatory and risk management matters.
- Handle anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance tasks.
- Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accurate records.
About you
- At least six months of experience in a legal environment handling risk and compliance queries, including AML/CDD.
- A strong interest in risk and compliance career development.
- A collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills.
- Understanding of AML, financial crime legislation, and client due diligence requirements.
- Ability to resolve and escalate queries as needed.
Why join us?
- Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities,
- and planet.
- Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
- Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
- Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
- Progressive Benefits: We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.
About Bates Wells
At Bates Wells, we’re not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing as a business and to help our clients make a positive impact on their people and society.
