AML Compliance Lead – Leading Manchester Law Firm Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced AML professional looking to take the lead in a top-tier law firm? Our client, a highly respected and award-winning firm in Manchester, is seeking an AML Compliance Lead to oversee all Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime compliance activity across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead on AML compliance, client due diligence (CDD), and risk assessment procedures across the firm.
2. Oversee onboarding processes, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring of clients and matters.
3. Work closely with the MLRO and COLP to ensure regulatory requirements are met and maintained.
4. Deliver training, guidance, and updates to staff on AML policies and best practices.
5. Conduct internal audits, file reviews, and support with regulatory reporting when necessary.
6. Keep abreast of changes in AML legislation and SRA guidance, advising on necessary policy updates.
About You:
7. Strong working knowledge of AML regulations, the Money Laundering Regulations 7, and SRA Standards & Regulations.
8. Proven experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
9. Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, pragmatic approach to compliance.
10. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the firm.
11. Ideally, experience managing or mentoring compliance professionals.
Why Join This Firm?
12. Work with one of Manchester’s most reputable and forward-thinking law firms.
13. Collaborative culture with genuine investment in staff development.
14. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
If you’re ready to take ownership of AML compliance within a highly respected legal environment, we’d love to hear from you.