Anti-money Laundering

7 months ago

London, United Kingdom bakermckenzieuk Full time

**Role Purpose**

To manage daily AML operations in the London office and lead and implement compliance improvement initiatives.

To be responsible for:

- managing all aspects of day-to-day client due diligence and AML Risk Assessments including overseeing and supervising the AML Risk & Compliance Team;
- oversight of the Firm's AML policies and processes and review and update of the same in line with best practice; and
- supporting the MLCO and MLRO in their compliance roles

The role holder will work closely with the Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) the Senior Risk & Compliance Associate, and the AML Deputy Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Team Management and Supervision
- Supervise and manage the AML Risk & Compliance team including the AML Deputy Manager, AML Senior Analysts and AML Analysts
- Provide strong line management, developing the team to their full potential
- Lead the recruitment, retention, and performance management of the AML Risk & Compliance Team
- Oversee workflow management of the AML Risk & Compliance Team
- Deliver regular training to the AML Risk & Compliance Team to ensure the team is up to date with applicable AML laws and regulations and advising on how these changes affect the Firm and its processes

Specialist Knowledge
- Work closely with the Head of Financial Crime to maintain the firm-wide AML risk assessment and associated AML policies in line with UK Money Laundering Regulations
- Design AML controls and procedures based on the policies mentioned above
- Develop and implement AML compliance improvement plans with a focus on Technology enhancements
- Work closely with the New Business Intake function on global matters opening policies and workflows
- Co-ordinate and implement recommendations following regular audits of AML compliance

Business as Usual
- Provide AML advice and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders: Partners, Fee Earners, PAs, AML Risk & Compliance Team New Business Intake, MLCO, MLRO, and Finance
- Oversee completion of AML risk assessments and client due diligence (CDD) by the AML Risk & Compliance Team
- Support the AML Risk & Compliance team with particularly complex queries e.g. use of the Firm's client account
- Act as an escalation point for the resolution of identified issues.
- Escalate issues to the MLCO where necessary
- Support the MLRO with a review of internal SARs and preparation of external SARs

Training & Awareness
- Identify internal training needs for Fee Earners and Support Staff and lead on the planning and provision of training
- Deliver new joiner AML training to relevant staff including Partners.
- Chair AML working groups with key stakeholders
- Prepare and report on AML developments to the Management Committee
- Draft AML communications to the Firm to raise awareness of internal policies and regulatory developments
- Attend external professional and industry events, representing the Risk & Compliance function

**About The Team**

**Function**

The Operations function provides the following services to the Firm:

- Support strategic decision-making from a risk management perspective
- Manage the Firm's exposure to risk via the early identification of possible Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your Client compliance issues, and employ risk mitigation strategies to minimize the Firm's exposure
- Manage Partner compliance to the provisions outlined in the Firm's Attorney Manual
- Manage risk connected to client contractual agreements with the Firm
- Support the Firm's client on-boarding and matter opening process

This role will report to the Money Laundering Compliance Officer.

The key relationships of this role are with the following:

- Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO)
- Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
- Head of Financial Crime
- AML Deputy Manager
- AML Risk & Compliance Team
- In-Market lawyers and management
- In-Market business teams
- New Business Intake

**Technical skills, qualifications, and experience**
- UK / overseas legal qualification (or degree)
- Proven and strong team management experience including experience in day-to-day performance management
- Previous experience in managing and implementing key AML compliance projects preferably in an international law firm
- Detailed knowledge of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the legal industry
- Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems e.g. Intapp, Orbis, World-Check One
- Intapp knowledge is strongly preferred
- A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential
- Continually strives to deliver the highest level of service. Works to understand (internal) clients' needs. Regularly seeks feedback to improve the service offered and implements performance improvement measures based on feedback
- Excellent drafting and communications skills
- Ability to manage processes eff

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