Deputy Head of Risk (6 Month FTC)

Deputy Head of Risk (6 Month FTC)

Major global law firm is seeking a senior specialist position for a Deputy Head of Risk to join their London office on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

What’s On Offer:

\n
• circa £150,000 (depending on experience)
\n
• 6-month fixed-term contract
\n
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
\n
• Fantastic employee benefits and in-office perks
\n

Deputy Head of Risk – What You’ll Be Doing:

\n
• Lead the firm's day-to-day AML and financial crime compliance processes
\n
• Act as the key escalation point for AML, sanctions, and financial crime matters, supporting partners and fee earners
\n
• Oversee and support the Business Acceptance Team, providing guidance and training on regulatory requirements
\n
• Advise on sanctions compliance and support the MLRO with law enforcement and regulatory engagement
\n
• Ensure compliance with evolving AML legislation, policies, and best practice
\n
• Lead the firm's annual AML Risk Assessment and Independent AML Audit,
\n

Deputy Head of Risk – What We’re Looking For:

\n
• Extensive experience working in Business Acceptance within a law firm
\n
• Strong technical understanding of UK AML regulations and financial crime obligations within a legal context
\n
• Experience in supporting or delivering AML risk assessments, audits or regulatory reviews
\n
• Skilled at interpreting complex information, identifying risks, and forming evidence-based recommendations
\n

\n
• Significant experience in AML, financial crime, risk, or compliance
\n
• Proven experience in a Senior or Supervisory role
\n