Financial Crime Lawyer
Meet Our Recruiter
Silvia Okonkwo
About the Role
We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer based in London. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing and advising on financial crime compliance across a wide international footprint, with a particular focus on AML, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.
The firm is looking for a professional with significant experience advising on financial crime risk within an international law firm or professional services environment. You’ll need a deep understanding of UK AML regulations and familiarity with global sanctions regimes. To be considered, you must have a law firm background and prior experience in a managerial-level role specific to financial crime.
The responsibilities will include:
- Advising on high-risk matters and acting as a senior escalation point for the wider compliance team
- Leading audits as part of the financial crime audit programme
- Drafting and submitting suspicious activity reports under the direction of MLROs
- Supporting the development of financial crime policies and risk assessments across jurisdictions
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high-performing compliance culture
- Delivering engaging financial crime training across the business
- Responding to global regulatory questionnaires and client requests
- Monitoring regulatory developments and adjusting firm-wide compliance processes accordingly
- Leading or contributing to various risk and compliance projects as needed
They are looking for someone with strong analytical and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and inclusive compliance team in a firm that operates on a truly global scale. If you're ready to take the next step in your financial crime career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
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