Financial Crime Manager

We are working with an international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Manager in London. In this role, you will act as a senior technical leader within the Compliance team, providing expert oversight and deputising for the Head of to ensure the firm’s global operations remain compliant with shifting financial crime regulations.

The firm is looking for a seasoned professional with significant experience at a senior level in a UK law firm AML and sanctions environment, alongside proven people management skills. They are looking for candidates with a recognised AML or compliance qualification and a deep technical understanding of POCA, SAMLA, and the SRA Handbook.

The responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a senior point of escalation for complex AML and sanctions issues, providing expert guidance to fee earners and subject matter experts.
• Supporting the MLRO in assessing internal referrals and drafting/submitting Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Managing the day-to-day workload and capacity of the London team, including work allocation and resourcing.
• Reviewing and updating the firm’s global AML and sanctions policies, controls, and procedures to reflect current and anticipated legislation.
• Designing and delivering firm-wide training on AML, CTF, and sanctions via both face-to-face and virtual platforms.
• Auditing compliance with internal policies and preparing detailed reports on client risk profiles and sanctions exposure.
• Overseeing strategic projects to enhance business acceptance processes and software functionality, particularly Intapp Open.
• Managing the induction and onboarding of new joiners within the global compliance function.
• Liaising with other key business support functions, including Legal & Regulatory Risk, IT, and Accounts to ensure seamless operational standards.

Please submit your application today to discuss this opportunity.

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