Key Performance
Areas Key Accountabilities of the Performance Area Client Research.
- Conduct a degree of personal research from public sources including:
- Familiarisation with a wide array of potential sources such as company
websites, company search providers and external databases.
- Liaise with legal staff, support staff and research teams to obtain any outstanding CDD information.
- Liaise with Hogan Lovells support departments, notably the Finance, Research, Conflicts and also Personal Assistants.
- Where appropriate and where asked to, liaise directly with the firm's clients
- Assist those conducting CDD on new clients when required.
- Conduct risk rating reviews on clients taking into account the information gathered during the CDD process including research relating to ongoing investigations (adverse press) against certain clients and determining whether a risk level of a client may be lowered or should be raised.
- Utilise external subscription databases to screen existing clients, their directors and shareholders in order to identify PEPs, influential persons, presence on
- Review adverse press generated on the firms existing clients. Discount false
- Attend to either discount or escalate ASM hits on existing clients. Reports and Database Administration
Areas Key Accountabilities of the Performance Area
Review the CDD held on existing clients of the firm by updating CDD held for
clients registered since the implementation of the UK Money Laundering Regulations.
Ensure that CDD is updated to the appropriate standard, including an enhanced level of due diligence where required.
Document the evidence obtained during the CDD process in a clear and concise manner.
Where it becomes clear when conducting Ongoing Monitoring or CDD that certain details of the client have changed since it has been registered as a new client, such as the clients registered name, the parent group or the registered address, take appropriate action to update this on the 3E client database and communicate these changes to the respective stakeholders.
Assist in maintaining the firm's PEP databases. Advisory and Projects
Provide advice and guidance to partners, fee-earners and support staff in relation to the requirements of Compliance legislation and the interpretation and
application of the firm's AML/CDD policy.
Participate in administrative projects under the supervision of more senior
Compliance Officers, specifically relating to Ongoing Monitoring.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS PROFILE
Title NQF Level Importance
Grade 12 or equivalent 4 Essential
Bcom, LLB, BA equivalent (at least in final year of studies) (NQF 7/8) 6/7 Essential
Mental & Environmental / Legal Requirements
Mental & Environmental Requirements
Must be able to handle pressure, setbacks and a high level of stress
Must be able to communicate proficiently with global stakeholders, including colleagues based in international offices.
Must be able to work to deadlines.
Must be able to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality policies.
Must have clear criminal and credit records.
Experience
Education and Experience Involvement Period (Year(s) Importance
Previous work experience, including any part time work Operational 1 Required
Compliance/AML Operational 1 Preferred
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Description Importance
System Skills Microsoft Office Intermediate Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of a centralised/ shared services environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills
Commercial awareness
Behavioral competencies
Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to follow instructions precisely
Adapting and responding to change
Strong work ethic with an inherent sense of urgency
Delivering results and meeting business expectations
Working with others
Delivering through others
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