Conflicts and Compliance Team Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in Manchester is seeking a Conflicts and Compliance Team Manager to lead a dedicated analyst team. This role involves overseeing business acceptance checks, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in AML/Conflicts within a top law firm, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will drive continuous improvement and innovation, making a significant impact on the firm's operations and service delivery.

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, providing training and support.
• Advise partners on compliance with legislation and firm policies.
• Review and improve business acceptance processes and procedures.

Skills

AML/Conflicts expertise

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Conflicts and Compliance Team Manager, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

Minimum requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in AML/Conflicts work within a top law firm
• Experience in team management, training, and performance management
• Strong analytical skills, hardworking, flexible, and committed to high service standards
• Team-oriented, systematic, well-organized, and attentive to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize efficiently
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills