Full Description

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Regulatory Operations department, specifically the Client Onboarding Unit, to provide a comprehensive and confidential Client Due Diligence (CDD) service to the firm. The role will focus primarily on clients within Europe but may also support Asia and Caribbean at times. This role will report into the Regulatory Operations Manager, based in Jersey.   

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking the CDD process for new clients (with a focus on more complex cases) in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations and Ogier's internal guidance, policies, processes & procedures;
• Communicating with internal teams and external clients to ensure CDD collection is undertaken promptly; following up as necessary to manage outstanding CDD;
• Remediation of existing CDD where required;
• Performing online screening checks, including analysing the results and identifying areas for review;
• Proactively respond to queries from teams and clients as part of the CDD service;
• Coaching and training of team members to ensure they have an excellent understanding of current processes and requirements;
• Monitoring KPIs and taking action to ensure expected levels are maintained;
• Provision of regular data to the Regulatory Operations Manager as required; and
• Assist with other projects as necessary.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an AML or CDD focussed role within a professional services environment;
• Working knowledge of client take on processes as well as Anti Money Laundering and Client Due Diligence requirements, in relation to limited company, limited partnership and trust structures;
• Good understanding of corporate services;
• A good understanding of regulatory requirements affecting law firms and regulated financial services businesses. 
• Ideally hold an AML certificate or similar relevant qualification.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Proven ability to use SharePoint & Viewpoint is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions and use own initiative within the scope of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures, and required processes.
• Responsive and client focused with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to deal with tasks independently and use own initiative, as well as work with a team.
• Must be committed and driven to achieving excellence for themselves, their clients and their team.
• Supporting the Ogier 'Best Way' ethos across the team through rigorous process analysis to drive alignment and consistency.
• Contributing towards the business as a whole in identifying process improvements, improvements in policies and procedures and any other service innovation changes that would improve the client experience.  

About Ogier
Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and corporate recovery and property. Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts. Ogier is based in 12 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

For more information please visit https://ogier.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/53814.

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