On-boarding Assistant

On-boarding Assistant
City Of London
Permanent
Salary £22,000 - £28,000

Sterling Williams are currently assisting a fantastic Brokerage firm to join their friendly Compliance team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities Include:

• Opening new customer accounts
• Carrying out KYC checks on new customers, ensuring all new customers are appropriately vetted and checks carried out in line with the firm's compliance requirements.
• Assisting with updating KYC refreshers
• Supporting the Compliance Team on day-to-day tasks and projects (both new and ongoing)
• Maintaining excellent knowledge of KYC and money laundering procedures and the relevant regulation
• Assisting the Compliance team with the development of the firm's AML processes and procedures.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all contact with customers and ensure there is a full audit trail.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of AML requirements for non-UK based customers, both European and worldwide (preferred but not mandatory)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A professional, willing, and proactive approach, with a keen attention to detail
• The ability to work with limited supervision, with good time-management skills.
• A confident communicator with a positive work ethic and the ability to build credible relationships with customers both internal and external