AML Compliance Assistant

EB Recruitment has an opportunity for an experienced AML Compliance Assistant to join a large legal firm in Edinburgh.This newly created role will work alongside a small team and will support the firm’s compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations and processes within.Support fee earners with client due diligence processes, policies and procedures.Regularly liaise with departments to obtain required information.Coordinate required correspondence and communications in relation to AML checks.Provide advice and guidance to each department obtaining client due diligence checks.Responsible for verification checks within the team.Review client accounts and fund processes, liaising with the relevant team internally.Prepare and review risk assessments of clients and matters as required.Assist with AML policies, procedures and controls.Ad hoc duties as required.Candidates must have gained AML/Compliance experience, ideally within a legal firm.Financial/Banking services experience of AML will also be considered.