Job Description

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Anti-Money Laundering and Conflicts Analyst to join our well-respected Risk and Compliance team. This is a new role and an exciting time to join us as we expand our compliance offering, whilst shaping and growing the department. This varied and interesting role is to provide effective and proactive AML and conflicts assistance across the business to ensure the smooth running of operations. You will play a pivotal role within the team, working closely with the Head of Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The role will entail the following:

Conducting client due diligence checks in line with AML obligations. Undertaking SOF and SOW enquiries. Answering AML queries from Fee-Earners and other staff. Conducting AML research and drafting risk assessments. Collating and maintaining accurate AML records. Liaising with the MLRO regarding higher risk clients and matters. Answering conflict queries from Fee-Earners and other staff. Reviewing and identifying actual or potential conflicts. Maintaining accurate conflict records. Supporting the Head of Compliance on various projects. Carrying out administrative duties and ad-hoc duties when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Working closely with the Head of Compliance, fee earners and other staff across the business, this role would best suit someone who is proactive and enthusiastic with great attention to detail and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

The successful candidate will be someone who has a keen interest in risk and compliance, with a focus on AML and conflicts with an analytical mindset and a solution-based approach to solving problems. Ideally you will have some compliance experience in a legal or professional services environment. You will have a real interest in AML and be a proficient user of the main Microsoft applications. We welcome applications from those who feel they meet the skills and behaviour requirements.

Benefits

25 days holiday, in addition to plus bank holidays Extra day of holiday for your birthday Private Healthcare Flexible Working Pension Scheme(s) Life Assurance Eye Tests Flu Jabs Corporate Gym Membership Discounts Discounted legal support Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials

About Porter Dodson

Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.



We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.



What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.