Head of AML

Head of AML\n
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\n💼 Hybrid Working\n
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\nWe're working with a brilliant global law firm currently looking to invest in their senior compliance leadership team, bolstering a strong support team around the GC. Now looking to bring on board a Head of AML \n
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\nThis is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the firm's AML strategy, manage a high-performing team and act as a trusted adviser to partners and senior stakeholders on complex financial crime, sanctions and regulatory matters\n
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\nYou'll play a key role in ensuring the firm continues to meet the highest standards of compliance while supporting a fast-paced, commercially focused legal practice\n
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The Role?\n
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• Lead and develop the firm's AML function and oversee its anti-money laundering strategy.
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• Manage, mentor and develop a team of Financial Crime Risk Managers and AML professionals.
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• Act as the senior escalation point for complex AML, sanctions and financial crime matters.
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• Provide practical, commercial advice to partners, lawyers and senior stakeholders across the business.
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• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of the firm's Intapp Matter Opening system.
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• Deliver AML and Counter Terrorist Financing training across the firm.
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• Work closely with the MLRO, MLCO, COLP and General Counsel teams on regulatory matters.
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• Support sanctions compliance and broader financial crime initiatives.
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• Drive continuous improvements to AML policies, procedures and controls.
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About You?\n
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• Significant experience in an AML-focused legal compliance role within a law firm.
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• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
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• Strong technical knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), LSAG Guidance, POCA and UK sanctions.
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• Experience managing complex AML and financial crime escalations.
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• Previous people management experience, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
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• The confidence to influence partners and senior stakeholders.
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• Experience using Intapp or similar matter opening/client onboarding systems (desirable but not essential).
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What's in it for you?\n
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• Senior leadership position within a highly regarded international law firm.
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• Exposure to complex, high-profile and cross-border matters.
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• Fabulous firm wide benefits
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• Genuine opportunity to influence strategy and drive continuous improvement.
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• Truly collabortive and supportive culture working with a fabulous GC
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\nIf you're a Head of AML, Senior AML Manager, Financial Crime Lawyer or Legal Compliance Solicitor looking for your next leadership opportunity, I#d love to chat with you\n
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\nReach out\n
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\nLet's have a confidetial conversation.