Risk & Compliance Paralegal Private Wealth

Risk & Compliance Paralegal (Private Wealth)

Larbey Evans is working with top US law firm to recruit a Risk & Compliance Paralegal in its high-profile Private Wealth practice.

• Salary to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
• Excellent employee benefits and perks to include free breakfast and lunch daily!

This newly created role will work closely with the Associate Director of Risk & Compliance and senior lawyers in both London and New York assisting with AML and regulatory matters.

Risk & Compliance Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and keep track of all open and pending AML reviews on clients and matters opened by the Private Wealth team
• Conduct client due diligence reviews and risk assessments for Private Wealth team clients and their structures (e.g. trusts, foundations, corporate entities)
• Assist with ongoing monitoring of Private Wealth team clients and matters in coordination with the firm’s Risk & Compliance team
• Assist communications with the Private Wealth team (in London and New York), as well as clients and intermediaries (e.g. family offices)

Risk & Compliance Paralegal Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal in a top-tier Private Wealth or Private Client team, ideally within an international or City law firm
• Prior experience in using automated business intake and/or workflow system (e.g. Intapp, Elite) and AML-related information collection and screening sources (e.g. World Check, Orbis) preferred
• Solid grasp of the UK AML and sanctions framework and a strong understanding of private wealth structures and strategies
• Strong research and analytical skills