AML Manager

DMH Stallard; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to manage compliance with financial crime regulations. The role involves drafting policies, providing training, and collaborating with various internal teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of AML legislation. Benefits include generous holiday, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and more, making this a compelling opportunity for those passionate about compliance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional perks

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to cope under pressure in a professional manner.
• Thorough knowledge of The Money Laundering Regulations 2017.

Responsibilities

• Draft and oversee internal processes and procedures.
• Advise on compliance with financial crime legislation.
• Provide training on AML procedures.

Skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organised

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Inquisitive

Education

ICA Diploma in AML (advantage)

Job description

DMH Stallard provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber‑crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. With offices in London and across the region, we are proud to have grown to around 390 people.

Responsibilities

• drafting and overseeing internal processes and procedures,
• advising on compliance with financial crime legislation across all offices,
• providing timely ad hoc assistance to fee earners on queries such as 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 available products,
• providing training where necessary to junior members of the client onboarding team (ISCC),
• devising and delivering AML induction training to all new joiners and refresher training to the rest of the firm,
• continually updating and reviewing AML processes and procedures by maintaining an excellent knowledge of the relevant law,
• deal with notifications to the National Crime Agency working with the MLRO and other deputies,
• review documentation provided by prospective clients ensuring compliance with Money Laundering Regulations; advise fee‑earners on requirements working closely with the Information Services and Client Compliance (ISCC) team,
• deal with matters escalated to the AML team in the Ignite Risk Assessment process on file opening,
• manage the internal AML audit function (as required by MLR 2017) and consequent corrective actions and liaise with Teal Compliance,
• assist with the firm’s quality assurance programmes (Lexcel, CQS) on AML issues,
• assist with any general internal queries relating to tenders, policies, procedures or insurance details as they relate to areas of financial crime,
• assist with due diligence work and other risk management activities in any potential mergers and acquisitions from an AML perspective,
• establish and maintain a good working relationship with practice groups and operational teams,
• provide assistance to the Risk & Compliance Manager if required, for example working with the Risk & Compliance Manager and Head of Risk & Compliance to carry out targeted internal investigations on specific topics or areas,
• carry out audits on groups’ compliance with the firm’s internal policies and procedures and specific aspects of professional conduct rules,
• assist groups in developing and monitoring any matter specific risk management plans,
• provide advice and assistance to the firm in relation to conduct and regulatory matters, close working with the ISCC Operations Manager, the ISCC Development Manager, the Risk & Compliance Manager and Head of Risk & Compliance to deal with queries on AML matters, identify areas of weakness and devise and implement changes to working practices and policies and procedures to improve the firm’s AML risk profile,
• work with the ISCC Team to ensure that the firm’s AML regulatory obligations are met,
• work with Learning & Development Group to continually educate the firm’s partners and staff,
• work with MBD to provide information for tenders

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level
• Highly organised, quick and efficient
• Ability to cope under pressure in a professional and calm manner
• Ability to present complex subjects in understandable terms
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach to the wide variety of the role and tasks
• Good investigative skills
• Have a methodical and organised approach to work, whilst adapting to meet priorities
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Ethical
• High level of integrity
• Diplomatic
• Observant
• Perceptive
• Decisive
• Self‑reliant
• Punctual
• Good listener
• Discreet
• Calm
• Professional
• Inquisitive, ICA Diploma in AML an advantage but not essential for a candidate with the appropriate background and experience
• Thorough knowledge of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
• Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Finances Act 2017
• Thorough knowledge of the Bribery Act 2010
• Working knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct preferable
• Working knowledge of the Legal Ombudsman scheme useful

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buying Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sodexo Discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Legal work