AML & Conflicts Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established International Law Firm seeks an AML & Conflicts Team Leader for a 12-month contract in Oxford. The role focuses on client onboarding, compliance workflows, and team leadership, ideal for a seasoned compliance professional looking to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business acceptance or compliance role, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of AML and conflicts regulations.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and communicate confidently with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client onboarding and manage compliance workflows.
• Act as a go-to expert for conflicts, AML, CDD, billing queries.
• Lead a small team and provide consistent training.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

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AML & Conflicts Team Leader, oxford district

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Client:

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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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