Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance Lawyer, Vice President, Birmingham Birmingham · United K[...]

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Compliance Lawyer for their Birmingham office. The role involves conducting due diligence, assessing legal and regulatory risks, and working with a diverse team to support compliance across various jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in compliance or investigations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

Training Programs

Wellness Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years relevant experience in compliance or investigations.
• Knowledge of anti-corruption and money laundering laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and gather intelligence on potential transactions.
• Provide advice on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Tools

IT Systems

Research Databases

Job description

Compliance, Lawyer - Financial Crime, Vice President, Birmingham location_on Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Opportunity Overview sitemap_outline CORPORATE TITLE Vice President language OFFICE LOCATION(S) Birmingham assignment JOB FUNCTION Business Intelligence account_balance DIVISION Compliance Division

Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape.

OPPORTUNITY

• The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is seeking someone from either a legal or non-legal background with relevant skills and experience to work within the BIG team in connection with their review of transactions across a range of jurisdictions in EMEA.
• BIG is a transactional review and due diligence group dedicated to the identification and evaluation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk raised by transactions to support the firm’s business lines and firmwide committees in their efforts to make fully informed commercial and reputational risk management decisions and to meet regulatory requirements. These business lines include investment banking, principal investments and certain asset management businesses. BIG works closely with external counsel, deal teams and subject matter experts within Global Compliance (including broader FCC) and the Legal Division.
• BIG is composed of lawyers and compliance professionals with extensive regulatory, government, audit and transactional experience.
• This is an opportunity to work in a global team on a diverse range of transactions across jurisdictions.
• This in-office role is based in Goldman Sachs’ Birmingham office. The successful candidate will work within and support the BIG EMEA team which is currently based in Goldman Sachs’ London and Warsaw offices. The expectation is that in the future additional hires for BIG EMEA will be made in Birmingham where FCC is growing a diverse and dynamic team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct due diligence and gather intelligence, identify and mitigate risks to support the assessment of legal, regulatory and reputational risks in potential transactions, business relationships, and other situations, covering issues such as bribery & corruption, compliance with economic sanctions, source of wealth, links to organized crime, litigation risk, money laundering, geo-political risk, etc.
• Instruct and liaise with external investigative consultants, evaluate their reports, and challenge findings where necessary.
• Drive the diligence and intelligence gathering process to address issues identified, coordinating with in-house lawyers, external counsel, compliance, and business teams.
• Provide advice to business teams and internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks (including bribery, corruption, sanctions, and money laundering) and their mitigants in transactional contexts.
• Coordinate with teams in the Legal Division to ensure appropriate contractual protections against identified risks, especially related to bribery, corruption, and sanctions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience at a due diligence or corporate investigations firm, in regulatory or compliance work within the financial sector, or at an international law firm advising on transactions and financial crime issues.
• Transactional experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards related to anti-corruption, sanctions, and money laundering.
• Relevant experience in finance, regulatory, or compliance sectors.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to present conclusions confidently, both verbally and in writing. Able to assess risks within complex transactions and suggest solutions.
• Willingness to communicate difficult messages to stakeholders when necessary.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, with good escalation and support skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in IT systems and research databases.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we dedicate our resources to helping clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

We value diversity and inclusion, providing numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth, including training, benefits, wellness programs, and more. Learn more at GS.com/careers.

We are committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. Details available at https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html