AML Manager

RGS Global Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Manager to join their Risk & Compliance team. The successful candidate will advise on compliance with financial crime legislation and conduct training for team members. Applicants should have experience in law firms or real estate, with extensive knowledge of AML regulations and compliance procedures. This hybrid role is based in Guildford and Crawley, providing an opportunity to contribute to an award-winning firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm or real estate.
• Thorough knowledge of Money Laundering and related regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with financial crime legislation.
• Provide training on AML to new joiners.
• Update and review AML processes regularly.

Skills

Experience in a law firm

Knowledge of financial crime legislation

AML training skills

Understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct

Education

ICA Diploma in AML

Job description

My client is an award winning, full-service law firm with an impeccable reputation. They provide a comprehensive range of legal advice to both businesses and individuals and are considered by their employees to be a great place to work.

They are looking for an experienced Anti-Money Laundering Manager to join their busy Risk & Compliance team. The main purpose of the role is to lead on the firm’s AML and Financial Crime compliance and provide support to the Risk & Compliance Manager on other aspects of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advising on compliance with financial crime legislation across all offices
• Providing timely ad hoc assistance to fee earners on queries such as those relating to customer due diligence and source of funds / source of wealth and international sanctions
• Dealing with any reporting needed to the National Crime Agency
• Assessing the AML training needs of the firm and products available
• Providing training where necessary to junior members of the client onboarding team
• Devising and delivering AML Induction training to all new joiners and refresher training to the rest of the firm
• Support the business in the efficient and effective discharge of its regulatory duties concerning all aspects of financial crime
• Continually update and review of AML processes and procedures by maintaining an excellent knowledge of the relevant law
• Assist with the firm’s quality assurance programmes on AML issues
• Carrying out audits on groups’ compliance with the firm’s internal policies and procedures and specific aspects of professional conduct rules.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a Law Firm or Real Estate along with a thorough knowledge of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. ICA Diploma in AML an advantage but not essential for a candidate with the appropriate background and experience. You must also have extensive knowledge of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and of the Bribery Act 2010. Working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct preferable.

This role is hybrid and to be based between the Guildford and Crawley offices.

Whilst we would love to be able to respond to every application we receive, it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 7 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion