Risk and Compliance Assistant

Maurice Turnor Gardner is recruiting a Risk and Compliance Assistant to join our Business Unit Acceptance (BAU) team. This is a permanent position. This role may be appropriate for paralegals but should not be considered a route to obtaining a training contract or qualifying work experience.

Duties

The Risk and Compliance Assistant’s duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Reporting to the Head of Risk and the Risk and Compliance Analyst


• Dealing with client inception process, to include conflict checks and drafting client and matter risk assessment forms


• Conducting due diligence research relating to new and existing clients and matters using a variety of online tools, such as, but not limited to, Worldcheck, Experian, Google, Bing and Microsoft 365 CoPilot


• Preparing engagement letters


• Working with the matter team to ensure that all information and documentation for new files is accurate and complete in accordance with the SRA, AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Counter-Proliferation Financing and Sanctions legal and regulatory framework and the firm’s policies


• Uploading files to the case management system accurately and promptly


• Liaising between matter teams and the Business Acceptance Unit including raising and resolving queries


• Advising on client due diligence required in specific scenarios and how this can be obtained


• Assisting with ongoing monitoring of existing clients and reviewing updates on electronic verifications systems including in relation to clients placed on ongoing screening and updating the client team, if necessary


• Staying abreast of risk and compliance updates including monitoring key websites and organisations for risk and compliance updates, attending relevant webinars and training and providing reports to the Head of Risk and the BAU team


• Assisting with internal and external AML audits and file reviews


• Assisting with queries relating to conflicts of interest


• Attending weekly BAU meetings


• Promptly raising any concerns regarding non-compliance with policies and procedures with the Head of Risk and/or MLRO, as appropriate


• Promoting awareness of compliance requirements within the organisation


• Assisting with trialling new software and processes in the BAU, as appropriate


• Liaising with other teams, including Finance and IT, as appropriate


• Ad hoc tasks relating to the BAU

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Strong academic background


• Ability to quickly master the legal and regulatory framework relating to conflicts of interest, Sanctions, data, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Counter-Proliferation Financing


• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Able to deliver a high level of service and with the highest professional standards


• Excellent IT skills including Word and Excel skills


• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work


• Ability to quickly develop strong drafting skills


• Awareness of the work undertaken by a law firm that specialises in private client and real estate work, along with an appreciation of legal terms


• Understanding of relevant legal documentation


• Proficiency in technical applications


• Ability to effectively use research applications, such as Worldcheck


• Understanding of key AML monitoring systems


• Excellent project management skills

Personal Attributes

• Professionalism and confidence to liaise at all levels


• Excellent cultural awareness, courteousness and sensitivity


• Sound work ethic and capable of meeting deadlines


• Ability to deal with a wide range of people with differing issues and requirements


• Ability to demonstrate initiative


• Ability to work collaboratively


• Ability to work under pressure


• Excellent communicator


• Can do, proactive attitude

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role to this one


• Office experience

Hours

9:30am to 5.30pm although 10.30am – 6.30pm is also acceptable and hours may change during busy periods.

Remuneration

• Salary £30,000


• Staff Benefits package to include: Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension Scheme, Income Protection and Life Assurance cover.

Start date

August 2026 preferred.