Job Description
The Firm
Our client, an Am 20 US Law Firm, known for its collegiate culture and strong international presence, is seeking a Conflicts & New Business Associate Manager to join its London-based Risk and Compliance function.
The Opportunity
This is a key operational management role within the UK and EU Conflicts and New Business team, reporting to the Director of Conflicts, AML and Compliance (Europe and Middle East). The successful candidate will supervise a team of Conflicts and AML Analysts and a Team Administrator, ensuring the effective day-to-day delivery of conflicts clearance, AML and new business intake processes. This is a hands-on position within a fast-paced, service-driven environment, requiring strong judgement, responsiveness and the ability to prioritise under pressure. Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising and managing the daily workflow of Conflicts and AML Analysts and the Team Administrator
* Allocating and prioritising workloads, including urgent and time-sensitive new business requests
* Overseeing conflicts searches and exercising judgement on search results and escalation points
* Supervising and reviewing AML and client due diligence processes in line with regulatory requirements
* Overseeing preparation and submission of New Business Forms to ensure compliance and accuracy
* Acting as a first point of escalation for operational matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate
* Providing day-to-day coaching, guidance and performance management to team members
* Monitoring quality and consistency of output, ensuring firm policies and regulatory standards are met
* Building constructive relationships with Partners and business services teams, managing expectations and clearly explaining policy decisions
* Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
* Supporting departmental projects and contributing to policy updates as required
The team operates on a hybrid working model of three days per week in the office (with Wednesday as the anchor day) and two days working from home.
Requirements
* University degree or equivalent relevant qualification
* Minimum three years' experience in a supervisory or team leader role within conflicts, new business intake or compliance, ideally within an international law firm
* Strong working knowledge of conflicts, AML and client due diligence processes
* Experience using risk and conflicts systems such as Intapp advantageous
* Familiarity with compliance screening tools such as WorldCheck, Orbis or S&P Capital IQ desirable
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
Vacancy Highlights
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
* Annual discretionary performance bonus
* Excellent benefits package
For a confidential discussion regarding this Conflicts & New Business Team Leader opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.