Dealing with the Firm\'s Middle East offices more difficult CDD issues, particularly in relation to companies and trusts (analysing documents provided by clients and advising whether further information is needed)

\xc2\xb7 Advising on CDD requirements for our Middle East offices

\xc2\xb7 Carrying out the risk assessments at client inception and also when CDD records are updated to see whether the client presents a higher than usual risk of money laundering

\xc2\xb7 Carrying out research to establish whether there is any adverse press about a prospective client and assessing its relevance

\xc2\xb7 Carrying out research on the source of wealth and funds and assisting with advice on this to the partners and fee earners

\xc2\xb7 Carrying out searches to identify whether a client is a politically exposed person (PEP) and preparing emails for Senior Management\'s approval

\xc2\xb7 Conducting EDD for Cat 4 / 5 clients and preparing emails for Senior Management approval

\xc2\xb7 Assisting with the CDD inbox and general compliance queries

\xc2\xb7 Ad hoc sanctions screening to support the Analysts when required

\xc2\xb7 Assisting more senior colleagues in advising finance, partners, and fee earners on third party payments and additional due diligence requirements

\xc2\xb7 Management of specific compliance projects

\xc2\xb7 Assisting the NBI Managers, Compliance Associates, MLRO, MLCO and GC with ad-hoc research tasks

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