Head of Financial Crime Strategy

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As a premier global law firm, we provide counsel to many of the largest and most ambitious organizations across all major regions of the world. With a workforce exceeding 5,000, including 3,100 attorneys and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our extensive network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is positioned at the forefront of the evolving global business landscape, delivering exceptional, full-service legal guidance.

We acknowledge that our success, as well as that of our clients, hinges on the expertise, knowledge, and innovative ideas of our personnel. We foster an environment where high performance is anticipated, and in return, we offer rewards and opportunities tailored to your individual and professional aspirations.

The Opportunity

Key internal relationships:

Director of New Business Intake General Counsel Head of Financial Crime (Sydney) Head of Conflicts, Europe & US Sector lead partners / Managing partners / Regional Practice Group Heads Senior Business Services leaders

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities:

The Team

The Global New Business Intake (NBI) team is tasked with managing the legal, regulatory, commercial, and reputational risks associated with all new business ventures worldwide. This encompasses the analysis and management of legal/commercial conflict issues, global AML/CTF regulations, as well as international sanctions and reputational risk considerations.

The NBI team oversees legal and commercial conflicts of interest, conducts new client risk assessments, and evaluates matter risks for compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regulations, alongside international sanctions. The team also plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of strategic IT risk initiatives.

NBI is integral to shaping the firm's global new business strategy by collaborating with Sector Lead Partners, Regional/Global Heads of Practice, and Business Development to ensure that any new instructions align commercially with the firm’s objectives. As the Head of Financial Crime, your responsibilities will include:

Financial Crime Team

Overseeing the global Financial Crime Strategy and executing this through effective leadership and management of the Financial Crime Team, which includes recruitment, onboarding, training, development, retention, and staff motivation. Continuously enhancing and refining the relevant Financial Crime policies, resources, processes, and technologies. Implementing the Australian AML (Anti Money Laundering) program in collaboration with the Head of Financial Crime (Sydney). Ensuring adherence to the applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks for legal professionals concerning the prevention of financial crime, which includes: comprehending the relevant legal regimes applicable in all offices; developing policies, procedures, systems, and controls for all offices; advising partners and stakeholders on their financial crime responsibilities; internal reporting to the designated Money Laundering Compliance Officer and senior management; reporting to regulatory bodies; supporting the firm's MLROs across all offices. Establishing a training strategy and its implementation, working within the framework of other compliance-based training within the firm. Evaluating new business for reputational risk issues and advising stakeholders accordingly.

New Business Intake Team

Formulating a global NBI Strategy in collaboration with other NBI functions and the Director of New Business Intake, as well as 'Head of' roles within the global team. Cultivating the necessary internal networks of trust and confidence to facilitate the effective operation of the NBI team across the Financial Crime, Conflicts, and Matter Management teams. Engaging in partner and business services forums and boards regarding strategy, project implementation, and firm operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Possessing a degree and admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 10 years PQE in financial crime compliance, risk, and law firm regulation. Ability to swiftly build internal networks. Proficient in influencing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial awareness. Capability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and manage a demanding workload. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a global team. Excellent verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills with a diverse range of staff, including senior partners and legal PAs. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills, you will be part of a diverse and innovative culture where high performance, client focus, and highly engaged individuals are our differentiators. Our firm comprises professionals from various backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experiences and perspectives to their work. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment allows you to feel valued and empowered to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We recognize that our future success depends not only on being innovative and progressive in the evolving legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We appreciate that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work, and we aim to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, enabling you to excel while maintaining a sustainable balance in your life.

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