I’m exclusively partnering with a US firm that is looking to engage with Senior AML professionals for a role based in London.
This role will serve as a senior figure within the firm’s London compliance function, providing significant exposure to more complex queries.
Key Responsibilities:
·Serve as the senior escalation point for complex AML, risk, and compliance queries arising within the London office.
·Act as the UK subject‑matter expert on compliance obligations and represent the function with senior stakeholders and partners
·Manage and respond to AML audits, reviews, and investigations from the SRA or other regulatory bodies, ensuring accurate, timely submissions and robust remedial action where required.
·Lead regulatory horizon scanning and ensure the firm remains fully compliant with the SRA Standards & Regulations and other relevant legislation
·Develop, refine, and implement the UK compliance framework, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and guidance materials.
Candidate Expectations:
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·Deep understanding of the UK regulatory landscape, including SRA Codes of Conduct, Money Laundering Regulations and relevant guidance
·Proficiency with Intapp Open, including conflict checking and AML functionality.
·Experience using screening tools such as World Check, S&P Global, Dun & Bradstreet, Orbis, etc.