Compliance Administrator

Role purpose

The principal purpose of this role is to have responsibility for the administration of the client onboarding process including obtaining relevant customer due diligence documentation.

Reporting structure

Direct report of the Head of Risk & Compliance, Jersey. 

Liaison with Partners, fee earners, support staff and compliance teams in other Jurisdictions.

Principal duties 

Client take-on:

• Collation of relevant documentation to verify the identity of clients of Carey Olsen;
• Undertaking searches of relevant databases;
• Undertaking open and closed source searches;
• Obtaining clarification from Partners and fee earners in relation to the scope of particular matters and advising on CDD documentation required;
• Liaison with clients in relation to CDD documentation requirements;
• Preparation of due diligence profile forms for submission to Matter Partners
• and MLRO where applicable; and
• Maintenance of statistical records

Experience

•  Ideally 2+ years' experience in a compliance/anti money laundering role;
• Good working knowledge of AML legislation

Professional qualifications

• Compliance qualification issued by the ICA or equivalent desirable but not essential

Personal Characteristics

• Able to work with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines;
• Accuracy;
• Flexible, "can do" attitude;
• Good analytical skills

Conditions of work

• 35 hours per week with 60 minutes for lunch per day.