Financial Crime Manager

2 months ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom SSQ Full time

SSQ has been instructed by a leading international law firm who seek to hire a Financial Crime Manager to lead on AML throughout EMEA.


The Role


The Financial Crime Manager plays a critical role in supervising the Firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) function. This includes overseeing AML staff and taking on the day-to-day responsibility for developing and maintaining AML processes and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities involve overseeing the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and sanctions clearance for relevant parties and matters in various jurisdictions.


This role requires close collaboration with fee earners and support staff, as well as maintaining accurate internal records. The successful candidate will also responsible for the day-to-day management of the AML team, maintaining AML-related internal records such as Senior Management Approval logs, MLRO logs, and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Additionally, the Manager is involved in updating and maintaining the Firm’s AML policies, controls, and procedures (PCPs), and plays a significant role in the Firm’s internal AML training program, including the delivery of in-person training sessions.


Experience Required


  • Management experience within a law firm.
  • In depth AML knowledge and expertise gained within a law firm
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.


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