KYC/AML Specialist

Job Title: KYC/AML Specialist

Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days WFH

Salary: Up to circa £35,000, but open to considering higher salary expectations

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
• Simply Health Cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Bupa (after qualifying period)
• Free Legal and Conveyance fees
• Volunteering days off
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

About the position of the KYC/AML Specialist:

This well-established law firm has been serving the local community for an extensive period of time, with multiple offices. Known for its long-standing reputation for excellence, the firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services.

As a KYC/AML Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing the firm's Anti-Money Laundering, Client Due Diligence, and Sanctions policies across all departments, ensuring compliance with applicable financial crime legislation and regulations.

Key aspects of the role include handling day-to-day AML/KYC queries, providing staff guidance and training, conducting monitoring and reporting activities, and reviewing systems and client onboarding processes.

Responsibilities for the role of KYC/AML Specialist:

• Handling daily firmwide queries related to client due diligence and KYC, including source of funds verification and HMLR 'Safe Harbour' requirements.
• Referring staff to the MLRO in cases involving heightened risks of money laundering, proliferation financing, terrorist financing, or any suspicions.
• Supporting staff in interpreting and applying AML policies—including those related to Sanctions, CTF, and CPF—by identifying knowledge gaps and delivering targeted guidance and training.
• Maintaining the AML knowledge hub on the staff intranet by regularly updating FAQs, practical guides, policies, and other relevant resources.
• Evaluating the firm's current electronic ID and verification (EID&V) providers and client onboarding processes to assess effectiveness and implement approved enhancements.
• Collaborating with the Senior Ethics & Compliance Adviser and relevant Partner to ensure the Practice Wide Risk Assessment and financial crime policies reflect current legislation, regulations, emerging risks, and internal developments.
• Identifying compliance risks and areas of non-adherence, producing reports with actionable recommendations, including running system reports and following up with non-compliant staff.
• Managing and documenting the firm's monthly file review process by conducting initial compliance checks and coordinating with colleagues to complete qualitative legal reviews.
• Staying informed of updates in financial crime legislation, regulatory changes, and specific lender requirements relevant to the Lender Finance department.

Experience and skills required for the role of KYC/AML Specialist:

• In-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Counter-Proliferation Financing and sanctions-related laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical abilities, with the capacity to detect potential risks, evaluate the likelihood of suspicious activity, and thoroughly review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Skilled in problem-solving, including resolving KYC-related issues and escalating complex cases when necessary.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience within a law firm is advantageous but not required.
• Competent in analysing processes and data to identify and implement improvements.
• Comfortable collaborating across all levels of the organisation, including senior management and partners.
• Demonstrates high levels of honesty and integrity in all professional dealings.

For more information regarding the role of KYC/AML Specialist please contact us

Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.