File Reviewer - 12-Month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Southampton (Hybrid Working)Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)
A leading wealth management firm is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Client File Reviewer to support its Client Due Diligence (CDD) operations. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, offering the opportunity to contribute to the integrity of client data and compliance standards within a well-respected organisation.
This hybrid role, based in Southampton, will suit a compliance professional with strong analytical and organisational skills who is looking to develop further within a client-focused environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each client and assessing the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk they pose. Key responsibilities include:
- Re-risking client relationships using the AML risk rating tool.
- Reviewing client files and performing CDD completeness checks.
- Identifying and addressing data gaps, including Source of Wealth/Funds.
- Communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to collect outstanding information.
- Reviewing account activity to ensure it aligns with expectations.
- Ensuring account structures are correctly documented and all parties are accurately recorded in internal systems.
- Participating in ongoing training and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.
Candidate Profile
Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in reviewing information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A working knowledge of compliance principles, particularly AML (can be developed in role).
- An understanding of financial systems such as Avaloq is advantageous (can be developed in role).
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Private Medical Insurance for employee and dependents
- Medical Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio and more)
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Income Protection (after 26 weeks of absence)
- Pension Scheme - up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Share Incentive Plan
- Season Ticket Loan
- Electric Car Scheme (after 6 months)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave