Bau Aml Advisor

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Due to the growth of the firm and an everchanging regulatory environment, we are looking for a pro-active, customer service focussed individual, with a keen eye for detail, to join our New Clients/AML Team.
THE TEAM
The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) forms part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Directorate and is based across the Firm's Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dubai offices.
The team delivers high quality advice/guidance to the Firm across all aspects of client file opening, anti-money laundering CDD checks, risk assessments and associated risk relevant work, providing support to the Firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs), Deputies and OGC team with high risk / reputational issues and the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
With a track record of success for providing internal progression, this role offers the opportunity to continuously learn, adapt, and explore various areas of Risk and Compliance, in a stimulating environment fostering individual growth and development.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
**Responsibilities include**:

- 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 (including EU high-risk third countries), 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 requirement 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 provide 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 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.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWEDGE AND EXPERTISE
**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Experience of working in a comparable role within a legal environment.

**Salary**:
Competitive
**Location**:
Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester
**Vacancy Type**:
Business Services Professionals
**Business Area**:
Office of the General Counsel
**Contract Type**:
Permanent
**Full time/Part time**:
Full Time

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