Our Risk and Compliance team play a vital role in supporting the firm’s operations, helping to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations while delivering a smooth and efficient service to colleagues and clients. The team works collaboratively across all offices and departments, providing clear, practical guidance in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
We are seeking an experienced AML Officer to join our Risk and Compliance team, with the role based in either our Grimsby or Hull office, with travel to the firm’s other offices also being required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in a risk and compliance environment who is looking to develop their expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking team.
You will be responsible for supporting the firm to ensure compliance with its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) obligations. You will also act as a key point of contact for colleagues across the firm, providing guidance on AML procedures and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as key contact with the external supplier of the firm’s electronic ID&V provider
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Supporting colleagues with queries in terms of ID&V searches and ongoing monitoring
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Providing guidance on CDD requirements as applicable to the firm’s client base
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Supporting ongoing monitoring activities and assisting with reporting, internal and external audits
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Responding to AML queries and providing clear, practical guidance to colleagues across the firm including on complex source of funds/wealth
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Collation and drafting of Suspicious Activity reports to the National Crime Agency
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Assist in the review and updating of the firm’s policies, controls and procedures
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Working with the wider Risk and Compliance team to improve processes and maintain up-to-date guidance materials
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Delivering training
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Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and supporting/delivering change processes
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.
