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AML Advisor – Leading Global Law Firm – Great Salary – 3 Days WFH – Holborn

AML Advisor

We’re looking for a trusted AML Advisor to support the AML & Conflicts team at a leading global law firm.  This role offers the opportunity to work with key internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, expertly advising on all areas of AML regulation and guidance to the Risk & Compliance department and the firm as a whole.

  • Salary to £75,000
  • Hybrid working – 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH
  • Fantastic employee benefits including holiday flex, annual wellbeing fund, and more!

AML Advisor Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Financial Crime Risk Managers to set the standard and ensure that the Firm’s AML policies, processes and systems are being implemented to an increasingly high standard.
  • Supervise a small group in the AML analyst team, providing on-the-job support, guidance and mentoring.
  • Confidently engage in meaningful conversations with Partners, lawyers and other staff at all levels to provide expert AML services.
  • Advise on complex AML-related issues throughout the matter opening process and after matter opening where required.
  • Proactively lead on potential enhancements to the Firm’s AML policies.
  • Provide daily/regulatory updates to the MLRO team on sanctions, SRA, AML related developments.

AML Advisor Skills & Requirements:

  • Extensive experience as a senior AML Analyst where you consistently handled and delivered on complex AML and other financial crime related queries within a law firm.
  • Expert knowledge in researching, analysing and providing tailored solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues.
  • An in-depth working knowledge of the UK money laundering regulations and appropriate regulatory guidance, as well as strong working knowledge of wider financial crime industry practices.
  • A good understanding of the SRA Standards and Regulations.
  • Experience drafting and / or reviewing policies, and being engaged in these processes, is desirable.