Are you a proven leader looking to make a significant impact? The SRA is on the frontline of combating money laundering and economic crime, and we are looking for a visionary leader to join us as Director of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and spearhead our efforts. With around 200,000 solicitors and 9,000 firms under our oversight, which includes multinational law firms to sole practioners spanning all aspects of law, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape our approach across this dynamic and diverse sector and make a real difference.
What's in it for you?
* Fast paced and dynamic role where no two days are the same
* Be the authoritative voice on discussions on economic crime - representing the SRA and the legal sector with key audiences including government, other regulators, firms and our oversight supervisors.
* Make a considerable and meaningful contribution to protecting the public and instilling its confidence in legal services
* Lead cross functional teams that manage economic crime risks in the legal sector
The role
Preventing economic crime is a key priority for the SRA. Legal services are targeted by criminals to launder money because of the transactions solicitors facilitate and the funds they handle. Money laundering is not a victimless crime and can have a massive impact on the reputation of the sector, so it's essential tha...