AML Manager

Jameson Legal.; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned national law firm in East Sussex is seeking an experienced AML Manager to lead their anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance efforts. The successful candidate will enhance the compliance framework, manage reporting obligations, and provide expert advice across offices. This is a permanent role vital for the firm’s risk and compliance function.

Qualifications

• Experience with AML and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations.
• Ability to provide expert advice on compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's AML compliance framework.
• Draft internal processes in line with legislation.
• Manage reporting to the National Crime Agency.

Skills

AML knowledge

Financial crime compliance

Risk management

Job description

We are looking to speak with experienced professionals interested in a permanent AML Manager role, based in East Sussex, within a renowned national law firm's risk & compliance function. This is a key leadership role, where the individual will be responsible for shaping and driving the firm's approach to anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance. Additionally, this role will support the Risk & Compliance Manager on broader compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continually enhance the firm's AML and financial crime compliance framework.
• Draft and maintain internal processes and procedures in line with legislation.
• Provide expert advice on AML, sanctions, and financial crime queries across all offices.
• Manage reporting obligations to the National Crime Agency.
• Design and deliver AML induction training for new joiners and oversee refresher training.
• Conduct internal AML audits and implement corrective actions.
• Review client documentation for compliance with Money Laundering Regulations.
• Support risk management activities, including due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with practice groups and operational teams to ensure compliance standards are met.

Required experience handling compliance frameworks such as

• The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017
• The Bribery Act 2010
• The Criminal Finances Act 2017
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.