Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
A leading global law firm with a presence across multiple international offices in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia is hiring for a Compliance Assistant to join their London team.
This position will primarily support AML and compliance requirements for matters relating to the firm's Asia offices. This is a backfill role following an internal promotion, offering strong development opportunities within a growing global compliance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on individuals and entities
- Perform PEP, sanctions, and adverse media checks
- Maintain and update AML systems and internal databases
- Prepare client and matter risk assessments and summaries
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 1 year AML/compliance experience within a global law firm
- Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions, and CTF regulations (Europe & Asia)
- Experience conducting due diligence on entities and individuals
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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