Conflicts and Compliance Team Manager

Taylor Root; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Consultant specializing in Legal Risk & Compliance. This pivotal role involves co-managing a dedicated analyst team, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering high service standards. You'll have the opportunity to train and support team members while improving business acceptance processes. This position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive team atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AML/Conflicts work within a top law firm.
• Experience in team management, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the Business Acceptance analyst team in Manchester.
• Advise partners on compliance with legislation and firm policies.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for consistent team output.

Skills

AML/Conflicts experience

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

High service standards

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Associate Consultant - Legal Risk & Compliance Specialist

Your Role

• Co-manage the Business Acceptance analyst team in Manchester, providing training, support, and guidance for their development.
• Oversee new business acceptance checks to ensure quality and service levels.
• Coordinate with senior team members in other jurisdictions in the UK and globally for resource allocation and workflow management.
• Advise partners and lawyers on compliance with legislation, professional standards, and firm policies.
• Assist in managing and developing new business acceptance policies, procedures, and systems.

People Management

• Line-manage analysts in Manchester, including performance management.
• Train, supervise, motivate, and support the analyst team, providing constructive feedback.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of team members.

Resource Management

• Coordinate workload allocation globally with team leaders.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for consistent team output.

Service Delivery

• Advise on complex new business acceptance queries across practice areas.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Support and supervise the analyst team in resolving legal, commercial, financial crime, and reputational risk issues.
• Manage training programs for new and existing team members.
• Deliver training on business acceptance issues.
• Occasionally be available outside core hours for global needs.

Process and Systems Management

• Review and improve business acceptance processes and procedures.
• Identify improvement opportunities with colleagues.
• Assist with audits and reviews of business acceptance procedures.
• Provide input on enhancements to conflicts management IT systems.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• 6 + years of experience in AML/Conflicts work within a top law firm
• Experience in team management, training, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills, hard-working, flexible, and committed to high service standards.
• Team-oriented, systematic, well-organised, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise efficiently.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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