AML File Reviewer

Rathbones provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. We have been trusted for generations to manage and preserve our clients’ wealth.

Our tradition of investing and acting responsibly has been with us from the beginning and continues to lead us forward. Our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s most responsible wealth manager.

We see it as our responsibility to invest for everyone’s tomorrow. That means doing the right thing for our clients and for others too. Keeping the future in mind when we make decisions today. Looking beyond the short term for the most sustainable outcome. This is how we build enduring value for our clients, make a wider contribution to society and create a lasting legacy. Thinking, acting and investing responsibly.

Job Title:  Anti-Money Laundering Administrator

Department: Financial Crime

Location: Liverpool

Contract Type:  Fixed term contract until the end of March 2026

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Administrator to support our client-facing and compliance team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The successful candidates will assist with filing paperwork, inputting data, and liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to AML regulations.

This is a full-time, hybrid position with two days each week based in our Liverpool office (although this may be more in the first few weeks while you shadow your peers and become more confident in the role.)

Outcomes of the Role

•  Document Management:
• Organise, file, and maintain project-related documents, ensuring that all paperwork is accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Ensure compliance with AML documentation standards and internal filing systems.
• Data Input:
• Receive and File on internal Systems appropriate paperwork
• Accurately input data into internal systems and databases as part of ongoing AML-related projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for project tracking and reporting purposes.
• Internal Liaison:
• Act as a key point of contact for communication between teams (e.g., Compliance, Investment Management and Operations) to ensure project is supported and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect necessary information and resolve project-related queries.
• Project Support:
• Assist the AML Project Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, and tracking progress.
• Help prepare reports and status updates on project developments as required.
• Compliance Assistance:
• Support the team in maintaining compliance with AML regulations by ensuring proper documentation and reporting procedures are followed.
• Assist with compliance audits or reviews as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal teams at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management tools
• Familiarity with Anti- Money Laundering regulations and procedures is an advantage, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector, to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace that motivates, develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones, we provide meaningful work, opportunities, and a voice to all.

We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values – those that are passionate about client service, operate with the highest levels of integrity and have a strong results focus.

We’re a Level 1 Disability Confident employer under the UK Government scheme. This means we’ve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit, retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us via recruit@rathbones.com to let us know what adjustments you may need.