A firm of Chartered Accountants, also offering trust and company administration services, is seeking an Assistant Compliance Officer, to assist the Compliance Officer with the following compliance duties:
- Arrange for the verification of identity documents (VOI) received into the office to be scanned, recorded and filed in accordance with relevant procedures
- Undertake the initial review of completed compliance forms, checking VOI documents for correct confirmations and preparing VOI packs for sign-off raising any issues with the Compliance Officer
- Complete World Checks, C6 and Google searches as requested
- Review the GFSC, KYC360 and any other relevant websites for updates and relevant material, passing to the Compliance Officer for review
- Complete CDD file audits as required to ensure that internal procedures are being followed in accordance with the relevant procedures
- Be the first point of contact for Client Teams and Directors with any Compliance/AML queries or concerns and advise the Compliance Officer of any issues as they arise
- Review Google Alerts that are received on monitored individuals and advise the Compliance Officer of any adverse findings
- Prepare draft correspondence as required
- Gather information as requested by the Compliance Officer to assist with the preparation of the Compliance reports for the Board
- Collate data for the completion of Thematic Reviews, GFSC annual returns, GFSC Financial Crime returns, collating P&Ps and other documents for external directors and Reliable Introducer Testing
The desirable candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fiduciary services, have excellent interpersonal skills, be an analytical thinker and have a knowledge of all relevant regulations and rules as applicable. They will also already hold or be willing to study towards an ICA International Diploma
