Senior Compliance Manager

Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager

Location: City of London with many accessible transport/tube links

Role: Full-time permanent position

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: Highly competitive package

Requirement: International law firm experience

About the firm: A leading international law firm with a strong tradition and a global presence. A standout firm in the legal market, celebrated for its prestigious history and exceptional commitment to supporting its staff and lawyers.

Role Overview: Based in the firm’s second-largest global office (London), the Senior Compliance Manager will report to the Associate Director of Risk and Compliance. As a key member of the risk and compliance team, they will provide guidance on a wide range of compliance and regulatory issues pertinent to legal practice.

The primary focus of this role is on financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) matters; however, the role holder will also assist with other compliance topics and special projects related to law firm regulations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide internal advice on financial crime (including sanctions) and AML matters.
• Review, interpret, and risk assess the results of the research on clients and matters conducted by other Compliance team members.
• Finalise client and matter risk assessments.
• Take the lead on conducting research and drafting risk assessments for PEPs and other higher-risk clients and matters.
• Assist in the development and delivery of compliance and risk management training to the Firm’s lawyers and staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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.
• Possess an analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues concisely and in a timely manner.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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