Client Support Team Leader

Client Support Team Leader / Colchester / 9 am to 5.30 pm

We are strengthening our Client Support team and are looking for a dedicated professional, to lead and supervise the Client Support Team, ensuring that our clients undergo thorough due diligence while complying with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring that the team delivers a high standard of client onboarding and compliance processes, alongside providing leadership, guidance, and support to your team.

As the Client Support Team Leader, your primary responsibility will be to efficiently manage the day-to-day activities of the Client Support Team while overseeing client due diligence (CDD) tasks. You will work closely with the Client Support Manager to ensure that all team activities are aligned with AML and KYC policies and procedures.

Whilst previous experience in a law firm with client onboarding in a compliance role would be advantageous, we will also consider those with financial services client onboarding experience. Previous experience in AML/CDD is essential.

The key characteristics we are looking for is someone with previous experience of supervising a client support team on a day-to-day basis, who has excellent communication and strong attention to detail skills.

About the firm

A top 200 UK law firm, and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing, with a team of nearly 300 colleagues. The firm has several offices located across Essex and Suffolk.

Benefits

An exceptional benefits package is available, including but not limited to; generous holiday entitlement, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan and employee assistance programme.

For more information please apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers