Senior AML Manager - Firm Wide

The Senior AML Manager role is a full-time and permanent opportunity that can be performed on a remote or hybrid basis from any one of our seven offices (dependent on your preference). Reporting to the Head of Onboarding and MLRO, you will be responsible for the supervision of the AML team, escalations of complex matters, and reviewing the Firm's approach to AML. You will work closely with the MLRO and the AML team as well as providing support to the onboarding team.

The Senior AML Manager is a rewarding role that offers a competitive benefits package.

Role: Senior AML Manager
Location: Firm Wide
Hours: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1274-BBL

Who we are

You'll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people - each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do, and deliver the best results for your clients. It's our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you'll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

The responsibilities of the role are wide-ranging and include the following:

• Along with the MLRO, consider emerging risks, threats, and legislative developments, as well as best practice, to ensure the Firm maintains an effective AML framework.
• Along with the MLRO, progress the development of controls and measures that will detect, deter, prevent, and counter the misuse of the Firm for the purposes of AML.
• Promote a shared awareness of AML developments throughout the Firm, including recommendations for additional measures to be taken to increase awareness of AML risks and obligations.
• Assist MLRO in the implementation of any new regulatory measures adopted from time to time, including through the provision of local and ad hoc training.
• Keep MLRO and MLCO and Director of Risk appraised of any major incidents in relation to AML matters.
• Act as a point of contact for the Firm in relation to causes for concern or internal suspicions, liaising with MLRO where appropriate.
• Engage with and influence stakeholders on AML compliance, including all elements of the Firm's onboarding processes such as file opening, client and matter risk assessments, and CDD.
• Provide support to the onboarding team when dealing with fee earner or client challenges to AML measures.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the onboarding team, including internal training and development where needed.
• Be a subject matter expert and main point of contact within the onboarding team for complex queries, including source of funds and wealth, PEPs, complex ownership structures, and high-risk matters.
• Along with the MLRO, update and maintain the Firm's AML policies, controls, and procedures, including Firm-wide risk assessments and the annual AML report.
• Manage routine AML auditing and feed back to MLRO on findings and recommendations.
• Identify and develop key performance indicators to enable the MLRO and MLCO to evaluate team performance and assess risk.

This role is right for you if:

You have at least 5 years' experience working within AML or financial crime environment, ideally within a law firm or legal sector and can demonstrate the following competencies:

Knowledge / Technical:

• AML regulatory and legal obligations, including SARs regime.
• SRA Standards and Regulations 2019.

Behavioural:

• Analytical and business-minded approach.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Takes responsibility and proactively manages and develops self and team.
• Ability to challenge behaviour and processes.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

There's no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form below.