Onboarding and Compliance Assistant

We are looking for an Onboarding and Compliance Assistant to join our Compliance Team based in our Cornhill office, the right person will work with the existing Compliance Team and Compliance Partner.

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Assistant and Compliance Partner, we are looking for someone who can ensure that the requirements of compliance standards and client onboarding regulations are achieved within the department.

Is GE right for you?

A dynamic and evolving organisation which puts individuals at the heart of its business. We provide exciting opportunities across our Firm, enabling our team to achieve new heights in their career. Here you will be challenged, supported and most importantly heard, enabling you to develop your skills and grow professionally and personally.

You will receive hands on training, personal development and support from leading and seasoned practitioners, partners and experts in their field, enabling you to quickly grow your knowledge and expertise and excel in your chosen career.

How we give back

To ensure our employees know how much we value their hard work, we offer an extensive benefits and perks package. Our package covers your lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development and finances. How about an additional day off to celebrate your birthday? Or utilising our in-house mentoring scheme? And access to our Work Life Well workshops? These and many more perks are included in your GE employee benefits pack. Click here, to see the full list.

What will the role entail?

Responsibilities

• Carry out various on-boarding procedures for new clients.
• Liaise with partners, managers and clients to obtain documentation for ID verification.
• Carry out anti-money laundering checks using software and interpret the results.
• Liaise with compliance team colleague’s on any AML/KYC issues arising.
• Escalate high-risk clients for enhanced due diligence procedures.
• Assist when necessary with various new client risk assessments/AML documentation.
• Liaise with colleagues for engagement letters to be issued by them.
• Assist compliance department with ad-hoc issues and projects.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate wide experience and competency in Microsoft Office.
• At least one year of experience in an office based environment or administration role.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good English, both written and verbal.
• Good time management with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible attitude, with ability to prioritise workloads.

Desirable

• Previous exposure to compliance based work.
• Knowledge of AML and compliance regulations.

Bring the real you to work, challenge the norm and have fun whilst developing your career.

At GE, we aim to create an inclusive culture that’s based on trust and respect where everyone can thrive and express themselves freely. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, actively listening to all opinions to create an environment without barriers; where everyone is given the same opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about our commitment to DEI during your application process, please contact hello@geraldedelman.com.