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Do you want to flourish in a forward-thinking, straight-talking environment? Do you want a role in a successful team where you will be surrounded by passionate problem solvers? Why wouldn't you? Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join our growing Risk and Compliance function as we look to recruit AML & Conflict Analyst to be based in our Birmingham office. The successful individual will have responsibility for undertaking KYC and conflict checks as part of the client onboarding process, as well as advising on other AML matters such as source of funds and effective risk assessments.
Key Skills & Experience
The role is suitable for graduates looking to grow a career within risk and compliance, or those with experience of working in the risk and compliance function within a law firm, or for individuals who have passed the LPC or are working towards a post-graduate legal qualification and are looking to take the first steps in their legal career. We would also welcome applicants from individuals with language skills, in particular, those who are proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese, this is advantageous and not an essential part of the role.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following the skills:
- Analytical - you will be required to review and analyse complex group structures to identify ultimate beneficial owners and persons of significant control. You will need to apply relevant legislation to determine whether a matter is low/medium/high risk and determine the appropriate level of documentary verification needed for a particular matter. Existing knowledge of the relevant legislation would be helpful but not essential;
- Conflicts of Interest - you will be expected to review and analyse the scope of new work that we undertake for clients to consider whether that work poses an actual or potential conflict of interest. Not only will you need to know and be able to apply the relevant parts of the SRA Rules, you must also consider how broader commercial conflicts may arise across the wider Gateley group;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - You will need to communicate your findings and/or any outstanding information to the business in a clear and concise manner, while also documenting checks in sufficient detail that they can withstand regulatory audit;
- Confident - You may need to have difficult conversations with stakeholders within the business, whether to request additional information or to push back on a potential conflict of interest. You must be confident in both your analysis and communication to help the business to understand the importance of your further enquiry
The above description is not an exhaustive list due to the nature of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.
The Benefits With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty.
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.
In our culture if the business does well, then our people do too. The Gateley Sharesave Scheme is a key part of delivering our incentivisation strategy and is consistent with the elements of the Gateley Team Spirit. We have therefore implemented a Sharesave Scheme which is open to all employees of Gateley so that everyone in the Gateley team has the opportunity to acquire shares through the scheme to participate in the future financial success of the business In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.
