AML & Conflicts Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading International Law Firm in Bedford is seeking an AML & Conflicts Team Leader for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves ensuring smooth client onboarding and compliance workflows while leading a dedicated team. Candidates should possess a substantial compliance background and a proactive approach to challenges.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in business acceptance or general compliance role.
• Solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing client onboarding and matter opening.
• Leading a small team and providing training.
• Acting as an expert for AML, CDD, and conflicts.

Skills

Compliance

Problem Solving

Client Onboarding

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We’re on the hunt for an AML & Conflicts Team Leader to join an established team within a thriving International Law Firm for a 12-month fixed term contract.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of business acceptance, ensuring smooth client onboarding, managing compliance workflows, and leading by example of how to deliver exceptional service.

We’re looking for a compliance professional with at considerable experience in a business acceptance or general compliance role (ideally within a law firm). If you have a sharp eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a knack for guiding and mentoring a team, this is your chance to take the next step in your career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing client onboarding and matter opening, troubleshooting issues, and keeping workflows running efficiently
• Acting as a go-to expert for conflicts, AML, CDD, billing, and third-party payor queries
• Allocating and managing workloads, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy
• Leading a small team, providing training, and ensuring a consistent approach to compliance processes
• Resolving conflicts, conducting sanctions screenings, and advising fee-earners on CDD requirements
• Supporting policy drafting, delivering training, and assisting with system upgrades

Success in this role requires a solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations across multiple jurisdictions, along with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. The ability to thrive under pressure, manage priorities, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders is essential. A proactive approach and the ability to balance independent work with collaboration is key.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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