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