Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Leading US Law Firm is seeking a new Senior Risk & Compliance Manager to join their London office specifically focusing on AML and Sanctions matters. This is a newly created permanent role that will report directly into the Associate Director of Risk and Compliance and managing a team in the London office.

• Salary up to £120,000
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office)
• Exceptional benefits including free breakfast and lunch daily!

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Key Responsibilities:
• Provide internal advice on financial crime (inc. sanctions) and AML matters
• Review, interpret and risk assess the results of the research on clients and matters
• Take the lead on conducting research and drafting risk assessments for PEPs and other higher risk clients
• Assist the Associate Director with the further development, management, and oversight of the Firm’s financial crime and AML policies

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager Key Skills & Requirements:
• A qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction) or other experienced compliance professional with a minimum of three years of experience gained in a financial crime/AML role at an international law firm
• Solid grasp of UK AML, sanctions and financial crime laws and regulations
• Strong research and analytical skills