File Reviewer - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

File Reviewer - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Southampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)

A leading wealth management firm is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Client File Reviewer to support its Client Due Diligence (CDD) operations. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, offering the opportunity to contribute to the integrity of client data and compliance standards within a well-respected organisation.

This hybrid role, based in Southampton, will suit a compliance professional with strong analytical and organisational skills who is looking to develop further within a client-focused environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each client and assessing the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk they pose. Key responsibilities include:

• Re-risking client relationships using the AML risk rating tool.
• Reviewing client files and performing CDD completeness checks.
• Identifying and addressing data gaps, including Source of Wealth/Funds.
• Communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to collect outstanding information.
• Reviewing account activity to ensure it aligns with expectations.
• Ensuring account structures are correctly documented and all parties are accurately recorded in internal systems.
• Participating in ongoing training and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in reviewing information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A working knowledge of compliance principles, particularly AML (can be developed in role).
• An understanding of financial systems such as Avaloq is advantageous (can be developed in role).

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Private Medical Insurance for employee and dependents
• Medical Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Income Protection (after 26 weeks of absence)
• Pension Scheme - up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Share Incentive Plan
• Season Ticket Loan
• Electric Car Scheme (after 6 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave