Movera has launched a dedicated Know Your Client (KYC) team as part of its continued investment in operational efficiency and client experience.
The specialist team will handle source-of-funds checks, anti–money laundering (AML) compliance and other KYC requirements across the company’s ONP Solicitors and Cavendish Legal Group brands – freeing up conveyancers to focus on client relationships and progressing transactions.
Source-of-funds verification is a critical part of the conveyancing process but often one of the most time-consuming.
By introducing a team trained specifically in financial due diligence and client liaison, Movera aims to ensure these checks begin immediately and run in parallel with other transaction stages – cutting turnaround times, identifying potential issues early, and improving compliance oversight.
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
The new unit sits within the company’s Operations Support division and will be led by Natalie Brown (main picture), Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, who has more than 11 years’ experience with Movera.
Each member of the team brings a background in the financial sector and expertise in the regulatory frameworks that govern property transactions.
Movera will also deploy Thirdfort’s digital verification technology to support the team’s work, enhancing security and reducing manual admin for both clients and conveyancers.
CHALLENGING DISTRACTION
Natalie Brown, KYC Manager and Deputy MLRO, says: “Introducing a KYC team has transformed the transaction process for our property lawyers, allowing them to focus on the job at hand while our KYC handlers make light work of the source-of-funds process.
“For many of our lawyers, investigating source of funds can be a challenging distraction. With this new specialist team, they can prioritise what really matters – their clients’ transactions and completions.”
Craig Underwood, Group COO at Movera, adds: “We asked our property lawyers how we could improve the conveyancing process and give them more time back in their day.
“The feedback was unanimous – KYC and AML checks were creating delays.
“We asked, we listened, and we’ve improved the process for both colleagues and clients.”
