Overview of role

Office: London Office (50% hybrid applies, non-neg)

Duration: 12 month FTC

The Team

The Risk and Compliance team provide support to the global business in ensuring that the firm meets and maintains the highest standards in professional conduct and quality, and adheres to its legal and regulatory requirements. The team operates across 3 regional hubs: (1) Europe, (2) Asia and Middle East, and (3) the Americas and is led by the firm's Chief Compliance Officer based in the Dubai office. The team is structured as follows:

1. a compliance team which supports Walkers Professional Services (WPS) (which provides corporate and fiduciary services);
2. a risk and compliance team which supports the law firm on all risk and compliance matters, including and not limited to new business intake, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, conflicts and data protection

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Crime team within our Compliance department. The Financial Crime team supports the Group in adhering to AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery and other financial crime laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates. We develop policies, controls and procedures, conduct risk assessments and deliver training, responding to an ever changing regulatory landscape. Our team of Advisors and Senior Advisors provide advice on complex AML and sanctions matters, provide support when responding to regulatory returns and inspections and support projects to improve our controls.

The successful candidate will have experience from a second line compliance function however prior experience of new client and new matter on-boarding would be beneficial. Experience of interpreting regulation and industry guidance and translating this into policies and procedures is preferred.

The role is based in the London office however the successful applicant will occasionally be required to travel to other offices when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a senior advisor in the Financial Crime team you can expect to:

• Analyse complex AML and Sanctions matters escalated to the Financial Crime team with the support of Senior team members;
• Be a first point of contact for Financial Crime queries for the business;
• Assist with responses to internal audit reports and regulatory inspections, including carrying out ad hoc file reviews to ensure any process improvements are being adopted;
• Assist with regulatory filings;
• Provide advice on new client and new matter intake as required; and
• Support the development and implementation of risk and control frameworks, policies & procedures and training to the Group.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a 2nd line financial crime team with a focus on AML, sanctions and other financial crime; preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience analysing and interpreting legislation, regulation and industry guidance and translating that into risk based decisions.
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high risk categories; understanding of offshore structures, particularly in a funds context.

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