K&L Gates GP delivers legal services on an integrated and global basis, with more than 2,000 lawyers across five continents. Positioned at strategic intersections of the global economy, K&L Gates has a strong local presence in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centers. The firm’s extensive latticework of lawyers, practices, and offices - more than 300 lawyers in Europe’s largest economies and one of the largest international practices in Asia among US law firms - creates a worldwide network to serve clients’ growing international needs, with lawyers counseling clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law and litigation.
For our Regional Risk & Compliance team we are currently looking a Financial Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our Brussels office.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this role, you will:
* Perform new business intake tasks in the Brussels office including carrying out CDD and AML database checks using various databases and screening tools
* Undertake research on new and existing (including high risk) clients and matters, using research tools including analysis of constitutional documents, organizational structure charts and advising whether additional CDD is required.
* Undertake and draft detailed risk assessments for lawyers analyzing relevant client and matter risks including identifying high risk factors, CDD/EDD steps undertaken, adverse media screening checks, source of wealth and funds analysis and ancillary information.
* Assist with transactional activities/investigations and liaise with accounts and billing teams.
* Liaise with lawyers and other colleagues globally in relation to AML/KYC requirements and client on-boarding.
* Undertake monitoring of the Firm’s clients, in compliance with ongoing monitoring obligations and monitor risk assessment processes.
* Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits of the Firm’s AML/KYC and related compliance procedures.
* Assist in financial and regulatory periodic reporting to regulators and authorities.
* Assist in the ongoing maintenance of high risk and PEP registers.
* Assist with Risk and Compliance training for all new joiners, specific training for fee earners and secretaries, annual AML/KYC training for the Firm’s staff.
* Assisting in advising billing, credit and accounts team and lawyers on third party payments and additional billing/funds queries.
* Analyze/investigate internal reports of potential suspicious activity and advise management, submit suspicious activity reports.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
* At least 3 years of similar professional experience in an international law firm.
* Professional fluency in English. French or Dutch would be an asset.
* Certified Anti Money Laundering qualification desirable (ACAMS/ICA etc.)
* Attention to detail; a self-starter with ability to prioritize assignments, use initiative, make decisions, take responsibility, and
* communicate with good interpersonal skills to personnel at all levels.
* Strong writing, analytical and critical thinking skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Health and life insurance
* Reimbursement of travel costs to and from home/work
* Luncheon vouchers
* Family allowance per child
* Employee Assistance Program
* Professional Development opportunities and training programs
Please apply via LinkedIn attaching your CV in English.