Financial Crime Manager
Meet Our Recruiter
Isaac Rainbird
About the Role
We are working with a leading international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Manager in London. In this role, you will act as a high-level technical resource and a key deputy to the Head of, providing expert oversight for a global team spanning the UK, Middle East, and Asia.
The firm is looking for a seasoned compliance professional with significant experience in a senior AML/CTF role within the UK legal sector, coupled with a proven track record of managing people and sophisticated financial crime workflows.
The responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Head of in the day-to-day operational management of the department and deputising in their absence.
- Serving as the senior point of escalation for complex AML and sanctions issues, providing expert guidance to fee earners and the wider business.
- Assisting the MLRO with the assessment, drafting, and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and maintaining the internal register.
- Managing workload allocation and capacity for the London-based team, ensuring resources are deployed effectively across ad-hoc workstreams.
- Designing and delivering comprehensive AML and sanctions training to partners, lawyers, and business services staff globally.
- Maintaining and updating firm-wide risk policies, controls, and procedures in response to shifting international legislation.
- Conducting internal audits to monitor compliance with AML policies and managing data related to client risk profiles and sanctions exposure.
- Overseeing strategic projects, specifically focusing on the periodic review and enhancement of Intapp Open functionality and business acceptance processes.
They are looking for candidates with a recognised AML or compliance qualification and a deep technical understanding of the SRA Handbook, POCA, and Money Laundering Regulations. You should be a decisive individual with the commercial acumen to advise stakeholders at all levels of seniority and the ability to remain calm while handling multiple competing demands.
If you are a resilient expert in financial crime compliance who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to discuss this opportunity.
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