This accomplished compliance leader brings over a decade of experience in law firm risk management, with a focus on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, client due diligence, and conflicts management. With a proven ability to design and improve key business processes, this candidate has held senior roles across both a magic circle law firm and a leading offshore firm.

In their current position at a global offshore law firm, this candidate manages the centralised CDD team, overseeing all aspects of client onboarding compliance. Their role spans policy deployment, risk-based client reviews, AML/CFT escalation handling, and process development across multiple jurisdictions. A trusted subject matter expert, this professional plays a critical role in driving quality assurance and risk mitigation strategies firmwide.

Key competencies include:

• Strategic oversight of CDD/AML/CFT operations and high-risk client escalations
• Implementation of conflicts checking protocols and compliance monitoring frameworks
• End-to-end management of client onboarding and risk assessment workflows
• People management including recruitment, performance appraisal, and staff development
• Strong project delivery experience including systems optimisation and process enhancements
• Cross-jurisdictional risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement
• Advanced reporting and monitoring using bespoke management information tools
• Continuous improvement methodology using Lean Six Sigma principles

Legal Experience

Compliance Manager | OFFSHORE LAW FIRM | 6 years
Assistant Service Delivery Manager | MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM | 1.5 years
Conflicts Research Manager | MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM | 1 year
Conflicts Researcher & Senior Conflicts Researcher | MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM | 9.5 years

Education & Qualifications

Project Management and Leadership Certificate | University
Certificate in Communication | Training Body
Building and Leading Great Teams Certificate | Training Body

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