Compliance Team Leader

Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, AML & Conflicts, Conflicts of Interest
Salary/Rate:up to £75,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:Manchester
Region:Greater Manchester
Reference:1143
Post Date:30. 04. 2025
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About the Role

We are working with a leading international law firm to hire a Compliance Team Leader in Manchester. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the firm’s risk and compliance functions, managing a team responsible for new business inception processes including conflicts checks, AML procedures, and sanctions monitoring.

The firm is looking for a candidate with extensive experience in legal risk and compliance, ideally with a strong track record in leading teams in a professional services environment. You should have a solid understanding of AML legislation and conflict of interest regulations, along with a background of mentoring, training, and managing high-performing teams.

The responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, training, and supervising the team to ensure consistent service delivery and technical excellence
  • Overseeing conflict of interest checks and ensuring effective resolution of complex issues
  • Supporting AML processes, including escalations, due diligence and client risk assessments
  • Collaborating with senior stakeholders and promoting compliance best practices across the firm
  • Driving improvements in procedures, workflows, and performance monitoring
  • Assisting with the implementation of internal risk frameworks and delivering team-wide training
  • Maintaining accurate records and internal libraries of compliance knowledge

They are looking for candidates with strong leadership and organisational skills, exceptional communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm in a leadership role that offers real scope to influence process, mentor a growing team, and contribute to a high-performing risk and compliance function.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, apply now. Thank you!

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542. 

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