AML Regulatory Manager

Solicitors Regulation Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority seeks an AML Regulatory Manager in Birmingham. This role involves conducting high-risk firm reviews, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to AML compliance projects. The successful candidate will bring expertise in anti-money laundering legislation and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Generous flexible benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

3% of annual salary after probation

Qualifications

• Experience of reviewing AML documentation and engaging with law firms.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing legislation.
• Proven ability to prioritize, plan and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits and on-site reviews at high-risk firms.
• Engage with stakeholders to address AML risk.
• Produce guidance and resources for firms.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

AML Regulatory Manager
Contract Type
Permanent

Working Pattern
Full time

Working Hours
35 hours per week

Salary
£67,502.74 Per Annum

Location Options
Birmingham

Function Type
Investigations, Regulation

Anti-Money laundering (AML) is one of our key corporate priorities. To regulate effectively in this area, we have a specialist proactive AML team to ensure we meet statutory obligations and the expectations of the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS).

We are looking to add an AML Regulatory Manager to the team who will have a key role in conducting visits and on-site reviews at high-risk firms. Reporting into the AML Proactive Team Manager, this post will be responsible for carrying out project work to consider and respond to emerging risks within the legal sector in relation to AML and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). This will require proactive engagement with SRA directorates, regulated firms, individuals and other stakeholders to address AML risk across the legal services market. The aim of this proactive work is to reduce the likelihood of money laundering occurring and the impact on the public and those we regulate.

AML project work is likely to include:

• proactive engagement with individuals and firms
• collecting and analysing information about AML, Sanctions and CFT risks and sharing this information with the public, the profession and SRA staff
• producing helpful guidance and other resources for firm
• assurance visits to assess firms' compliance with our Handbook and the money laundering regulations
• engagement with stakeholders such as other regulators, OPBAS and local law societies
• speaking at and participate in a programme of topical seminars, workshops, and external conferences.
• carrying out work to assess firms' compliance with on financial sanctions.

The AML Regulatory Manager will be expected to drive new and innovative ways of working to continuously improve the team's processes and the way we work, leading to consistency of decision making and use of CRM for the team.

To succeed in this role, it is essential you have the following:

• Experience of reviewing AML documentation and engaging with law firms about AML compliance
• The ability to demonstrate a good commercial awareness and understanding of the legal profession through project work, or relevant law firm experience
• Knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing legislation and procedures
• Proven ability to prioritise, plan and deliver projects in a dynamic team where priorities may change at short notice
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity
• High attention to detail, ability to analyse large amounts of complex quantitative and qualitative information and make sound judgements based on clear rationale

Useful information

• There is a role profile attached at the bottom of this advert which details the full skills and experience required
• This is a hybrid role and based in our Birmingham office 1-2 days a week
• All our interviews are being held in person. If you are successful, a member of the team will be in contact to let you know the next steps
• We are recruiting for this role on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. If you have any questions that aren't answered in the advert, or on our website, please contact us via: [e-mail]
• Regular travel will be required in this role across England and Wales.

To apply:

You will need to upload a CV and provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and experience and how they specifically relate to key requirements of the role, in particular what we have highlighted under the 'What we are looking for' section. The responses you provide in the application form will be used to shortlist your application. Answers to each criterion must be no more than 300 words.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages .

Closing date for applications is 18 June at 11:55pm.

The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.

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Vacancy closing date: 18/06/2025, 23:55

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.