We are working with a leading international law firm to hire a Head of AML based in London within their Risk and Compliance team. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team to drive all aspects of anti-money laundering compliance, oversee response strategies for sanctions, and provide expert guidance to legal professionals and partners across the business.
The firm is looking for a qualified solicitor with significant experience in a dedicated anti-money laundering compliance role within a law firm environment, alongside proven expertise in leading and developing high-performing teams. They are seeking candidates who possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to confidently advise and influence senior stakeholders, combined with meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The responsibilities will include:
- Leading the anti-money laundering team to deliver a cohesive regulatory strategy and ensure firm-wide adherence to established compliance policies, controls, and procedures.
- Supervising, mentoring, and line managing the financial crime risk managers and the broader client onboarding function to foster a culture of continuous development.
- Serving as the primary point of escalation for intricate compliance queries, whilst collaborating closely with internal legal experts on sanctions, counter-terrorism financing, and broader financial crime matters.
- Overseeing the management of the firm's dedicated money laundering reporting officer inbox and contributing to the enhancement of internal matter opening systems.
- Designing and delivering comprehensive training initiatives across the firm to maintain high standards of regulatory awareness.
- Supporting various ad-hoc departmental projects and collaborating with wider risk functions to enhance overall operational best practice.
- Contributing to a shared rota providing out-of-hours support to legal teams for urgent or emergency regulatory queries.
If you are a driven compliance professional looking to elevate your career in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team, please apply today to register your interest.
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