Role Purpose :

An opportunity for an experienced CDD Officer to join a new department at a leading international law firm. This role involves supporting the team with client due diligence (CDD), managing complex queries, assisting with compliance projects, and ensuring the smooth onboarding of new clients.

Key Responsibilities :

Conducting conflicts and CDD checks, including PEP and sanctions screening, and escalating as necessary

Researching clients and communicating requirements for high-risk matters

Providing guidance to fee earners on sanctions, conflicts, and client matter opening processes

Training team members and acting as a point of escalation for analysts and paralegals

Assisting with compliance projects, including maintaining and creating information barriers

Supporting the Head of Business Acceptance in managing the team and ensuring high standards

Monitoring team emails and responding to requests promptly

Person Specification :

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Experience in compliance within a law firm, particularly in conflicts, anti-money laundering, or file opening

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with excellent research and attention to detail

Effective organisational skills, able to multitask and meet deadlines

Leadership abilities, including managing team performance and acting as a role model

Attributes

Professional and positive approach, with a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity

Comfortable working with lawyers, support staff, and clients

Flexible, adaptable, and able to handle confidential information

Why Join?

This is an excellent chance to work with a respected international law firm in a critical role, contributing to the firm's compliance and risk management efforts. There are also excellent career opportunities at this well established firm.