Head of Financial Crime and Sanctions

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UNCOVER Full time
About the Role

As a seasoned professional, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role as Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions (MLRO) within a leading international law firm. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in financial crime compliance within an international law firm, with a proven track record in leading and managing teams, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities
  • Act as the firm's Nominated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
  • Lead the development and execution of the firm's financial crime compliance program, covering AML, CTF, sanctions, and ABC
  • Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on financial crime risks and regulatory obligations
  • Design and implement financial crime risk assessments, ensuring the firm's compliance with relevant UK and international regulations
  • Lead investigations into suspicious activities and prepare reports to the relevant authorities, including SAR submissions to the NCA
  • Oversee the monitoring of client transactions and ensure robust systems for client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Work closely with the firm's Business Acceptance Team to ensure appropriate risk management controls are in place
  • Develop and maintain financial crime policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance across all offices
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA, SRA) and other external stakeholders regarding financial crime matters
  • Keep abreast of changes in relevant legislation, industry best practices, and regulatory expectations, and ensure the firm's policies are updated accordingly
  • Collaborate with the broader Risk and Compliance team to provide seamless service across all compliance areas
Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in financial crime compliance within an international law firm
  • In-depth knowledge of UK AML, CTF, sanctions, and ABC legislation and regulations
  • Proven track record in leading and managing teams, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
  • Experience working with international stakeholders and managing cross-jurisdictional risks

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