AML & Conflicts Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an AML & Conflicts Team Leader in Preston for a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be pivotal in client onboarding and compliance management, leading a team and ensuring exceptional service delivery within compliance processes. Ideal candidates will possess substantial compliance experience, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of relevant regulations across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a compliance role, preferably in a law firm.
• Solid understanding of AML and conflicts regulations.
• Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing client onboarding and matter opening.
• Managing compliance workflows and leading a small team.
• Conducting sanctions screenings and advising on CDD requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

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AML & Conflicts Team Leader, Preston, Lancashire

Client: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 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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