AML Compliance Manager

AML Compliance Manager

Leading US law firm with a well-established London presence and renowned for its work across regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters is seeking to hire an AML Compliance Manager to join its collaborative and intellectual environment on a permanent basis.

• Salary to £159,000
• 09:00-17:30 working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Fantastic employee benefits!

This role reports to the Director of AML Compliance and the Chief Compliance Officer and will manage a team of three.  This is a perfect opportunity for someone with a strong background in AML who has progressed from Analyst to Manager within a London / UK based law firm.

AML Compliance Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for and supervision of the AML Compliance Team on their day-to-day tasks and activities to ensure the team is providing a prompt and effective service
• Work with the Director of AML Compliance to ensure the AML Compliance Team adopts a continuous improvement model
• Assist with the recruitment, retention, appraisals, and performance management of the AML Compliance Team, dealing with any performance issues and assisting with performance reviews
• Facilitate the firm’s global client and matter acceptance process by analysing complex issues relating to financial crime, AML, sanctions, reputational and commercial risk
• Advise on queries regarding third-party payors liaising with the Finance team when necessary
• Support the Director of AML Compliance in carrying out regular training for the AML Compliance Team and coordinate, manage and assist in delivering the AML training plan for the AML Compliance Team, Lawyers, and Support Staff
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure any system, process or procedural issues are identified and corrected with the AML Compliance Analyst or Team
• Support and assist with AML Compliance related complex projects and strategic objectives as identified by the Director of AML Compliance
• Provide AML advice and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders: Partners, Lawyers, Secretaries, Compliance Team, Conflicts Team, MLROs, Finance and IT

AML Compliance Manager Skills & Requirements:

• Strong AML and managerial experience working for a London / UK based law firm is essential
• At least 3 years’ proven experience leading and managing a team
• Educated to degree level, Law degree preferable and LPC desirable
• Previous experience using Intapp is highly desirable
• Good working knowledge of all relevant legal and regulatory obligations (including Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, SAMLA, SRA Handbook, EU Money Laundering Directives, DFSA and ADGM rulebooks)
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge and ability to use Compliance systems e.g. Intapp, Orbis, D&B, World Compliance or equivalent and 3E or equivalent