Compliance Officer

COMPLIANCE OFFICER - NEWCASTLE An award winning law firm in Newcastle is looking for a Compliance Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Executing the end-to-end due diligence process for clients, in accordance with AML and identification guidance, policies and procedures. - Obtaining all required identification in line with strict guidance, ensuring that internal and external procedures and requirements are fully met. - Playing a key role in enhancing client service and operational efficiencies, while supporting the firm's commitment to building long-term client relationships. - Proactively monitoring client onboarding progress. - Liaising with the Head of Risk and Compliance on matters relating to client identification and escalating issues where appropriate. - Liaising with partners, solicitors and support teams to provide progress updates as required. - Providing compliance approval, once client due diligence has been completed, for all relevant entities and matters within the practice management system in a timely manner. - Monitoring and managing emails received in the Compliance mailbox. - Ensuring that internal procedures are consistently applied and followed. - Maintaining accurate and timely data entry within the relevant practice management system. - Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times. - Managing ongoing monitoring alerts for clients and reporting any concerns to the Head of Risk and Compliance. - Complying with and upholding the firm's policies and procedures, including those relating to health and safety, IT, security, email, anti-virus requirements, equality and fair treatment. - Supporting other reasonable tasks and projects as required within the office environment, in agreement with the Head of Risk and Compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a regulated environment, preferably within the legal sector. You will also ideally have: - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Confidence in using case management or practice management systems. - Strong research and analytical skills. - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. - The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines. - A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. - A strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality, compliance and accuracy. - The drive and commitment to deliver high-quality work within a regulated environment. For more infomration on this Compliance Officer role in Newcastle. please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal.