AML & Conflicts Team Leader

Sector:AML, Financial Crime & Sanctions, AML & Conflicts, Conflicts of Interest
Salary/Rate:up to £80,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:London
Region:Surrey
Reference:1071
Post Date:01. 04. 2025
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About the Role

We’re on the hunt for an AML & Conflicts Team Leader to join an established team within a thriving International Law Firm.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of business acceptance, ensuring smooth client onboarding, managing compliance workflows, and leading by example of how to deliver exceptional service. 

We’re looking for a compliance professional with at considerable experience in a business acceptance or general compliance role (ideally within a law firm). If you have a sharp eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a knack for guiding and mentoring a team, this is your chance to take the next step in your career.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing client onboarding and matter opening, troubleshooting issues, and keeping workflows running efficiently
  • Acting as a go-to expert for conflicts, AML, CDD, billing, and third-party payor queries
  • Allocating and managing workloads, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy
  • Leading a small team, providing training, and ensuring a consistent approach to compliance processes
  • Resolving conflicts, conducting sanctions screenings, and advising fee-earners on CDD requirements
  • Supporting policy drafting, delivering training, and assisting with system upgrades

Success in this role requires a solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations across multiple jurisdictions, along with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. The ability to thrive under pressure, manage priorities, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders is essential. A proactive approach and the ability to balance independent work with collaboration is key.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. 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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