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About the Role

We are seeking a Client Onboarding Officer (m/f/d) to join our Risk & Compliance team. This role involves analyzing conflicts of interest and performing anti-money laundering (AML) and client due diligence (CDD) procedures, particularly for high-risk clients and complex corporate structures. You will play a key part in maintaining an excellent onboarding function by identifying regulatory risks and applying sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex conflict check results, differentiating between administrative "false positives" and genuine legal or commercial conflicts.
Investigate corporate relationships to determine if a conflict exists, utilizing internal databases and external corporate intelligence tools.
Identify potential conflicts and escalate where necessary, liaising directly with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
Maintain clear and auditable records of all conflict clearance activity.
Perform detailed Due Diligence on high-risk clients, including unravelling complex ownership structures to identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
Advise on CDD requirements across multiple jurisdictions, tailoring guidance to local regulatory expectations.
Perform risk assessments at client inception and during updates, identifying high-risk clients through screening and analysis.
Investigate and assess adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and source of wealth/funds, preparing clear and concise reports for senior review.
Collate all research and approvals in a structured and comprehensible manner for internal use.
Respond to onboarding, billing, and file-opening queries from fee-earners, PAs, and business services teams.
Assist the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) with research for suspicious activity reports.

Requirements

Competent in both Conflicts of Interest and AML/CDD.
Ability to analyse complex corporate structures.
Ability to identify regulatory risks.
Ability to apply judgment to maintain an excellent onboarding function.
Experience in both conflicts checking and anti-money laundering (AML) processes.
Familiarity with a multi-jurisdictional legal environment.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate findings clearly.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload independently, prioritizing urgent matter openings without compromising on regulatory accuracy.
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Self-motivated and collaborative, with a willingness to take on both complex and routine tasks as needed.
Experience using Intapp and screening platforms.

Skills

Conflicts of Interest
AML/CDD
Intapp
Screening platforms
Research
Analytical skills
Communication

Location

Berlin
Hamburg

Work Type

Full-time
Fixed-term contract
Flexible working hours
Option of fixed days working from home

Experience Level

Experienced

Salary/Compensations

Attractive salary package

Benefits

Personal development through feedback sessions, workshops and a personal development budget
Deutschlandticket
Modern office environment
Budget to set up an ergonomic workspace at home
30 days’ holiday for full-time employees
Corporate benefits programme
Regular get-togethers with colleagues

About the Company

Fieldfisher is an international law firm with a market-leading practice in the most dynamic sectors globally.
We offer a unique community across our offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and worldwide.
We advise our clients clearly, to the point, and often at the intersection of new developments and technologies.
We seek challenges and fight for the right outcome, maintaining our Fieldfisher spirit characterized by openness, appreciation, and cohesion.