BAU AML Specialist

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time
Job Overview

The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) at DiverseJobsMatter is seeking a highly skilled AML Compliance Advisor to join our New Clients/AML Team.

This role is responsible for ensuring the Firm complies with its regulatory obligations by managing and mitigating risk, applying a risk-based approach where appropriate, and providing support to junior members of the team.

As an AML Compliance Advisor, you will play a crucial role in implementing, embedding, and monitoring compliance, including creating and maintaining all client due diligence (CDD)/anti-money laundering (AML) records, in accordance with relevant global laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Employing a working understanding of the AML regulations in relation to the Firm's operational jurisdictions under the supervision of the BAU New Clients / AML Team Leaders, Manager, and the OGC Team.
  • Conducting AML/CDD of varying levels of complexity across a range of sectors, practices, and jurisdictions on all new and appropriate existing client instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Investigative research using internal databases, third-party information providers, and publicly available information to gather AML/CDD information and documentation.
  • Identifying and analysing a broad range of high-risk factors, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) involvement, state ownership, complex structures, high-risk jurisdictions, sanctions information, intelligence, and other reporting systems.
  • Advising partners and associates on specific CDD/AML requirements, client of record, best practice, and other related AML queries.
  • Coaching and mentoring of the BAU New Clients / AML Assistants, supporting the BAU Team Leaders and Manager in developing the team's knowledge on AML/CDD requirements and other relevant regulations.
  • Management of workflow across the team, ensuring work is prioritised and the team meets its 24-hour Service Level Agreement (SLAs).
  • Conducting audits of CDD Forms and internal data management systems, recording findings, and providing feedback to ensure work is completed to standard and internal SLAs are maintained.
  • Analysing relevant sanctions notifications, investigating, and escalating potential legal and reputational issues to the BAU New Clients / AML Team Leaders, Manager, and OGC Team.
  • Supporting the BAU New Clients / AML Team Leaders and Manager in managing tasks, projects, and other compliance-related work as required, including drafting and updating BAU procedures and guidance in accordance with regulatory changes and Firm policy.
  • Compiling Management Information ('MI') statistics for stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Experience of working in a comparable role within a legal environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant areas of law and regulations across the Firm's global operations with an ability to interpret and apply international AML regulations.
  • The ability to conduct extensive research, diligently reviewing AML/supporting documentation, and critically analysing complex information, identifying key issues.
  • A proven track record of making informed decisions based on sound judgment, applying a risk-based approach, under the guidance of the BAU New Client / AML Team Leader/Manager and OGC team, ensuring the Firm remains compliant with applicable regulations.
  • Initiative, prioritising, and promptly responding to requests/queries, addressing concerns, anticipating additional needs.
  • Experience building rapport and trust with stakeholders of all levels to enhance communication with the wider firm and create a supportive and productive work environment.
  • The ability to motivate and drive performance improvement, through knowledge sharing and providing constructive feedback to junior team members.
  • Deliver results, providing proactive solutions to difficult issues.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, i.e., Outlook, Word, and Excel. iManage and Intapp (desirable).

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