AML Officer

Our Risk and Compliance team play a vital role in supporting the firms operations helping to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations while delivering a smooth and efficient service to colleagues and clients. The team works collaboratively across all offices and departments providing clear practical guidance in an everevolving regulatory landscape.

We are seeking an experienced AML Officer to join our Risk and Compliance team with the role based in either our Grimsby or Hull office with travel to the firms other offices also being required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in a risk and compliance environment who is looking to develop their expertise in a supportive and forwardthinking team.

You will be responsible for supporting the firm to ensure compliance with its AntiMoney Laundering (AML) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) obligations. You will also act as a key point of contact for colleagues across the firm providing guidance on AML procedures and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key contact with the external supplier of the firms electronic ID&V provider
• Supporting colleagues with queries in terms of ID&V searches and ongoing monitoring
• Providing guidance on CDD requirements as applicable to the firms client base
• Supporting ongoing monitoring activities and assisting with reporting internal and external audits
• Responding to AML queries and providing clear practical guidance to colleagues across the firm including on complex source of funds/wealth
• Collation and drafting of Suspicious Activity reports to the National Crime Agency
• Assist in the review and updating of the firms policies controls and procedures
• Working with the wider Risk and Compliance team to improve processes and maintain uptodate guidance materials
• Delivering training
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and supporting/delivering change processes

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow while maintaining our commitment to quality innovation and client-focused service.

We know that happy motivated employees drive success and a strong forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. Thats why we provide the tools support and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with six regional locations and a place in theLawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength resources and reach to handle any challengeoffering the best of both a large firm and a trusted client-focused partner.

We invest in your career offering a great benefits package and a supportive sociable working environment. Youll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration innovation and excellence across our locations in Grimsby Lincoln Louth Hull York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture fuels our growth and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed.As a Disability ConfidentandArmed Forces Friendlyemployer we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen heard and supported.