Conflicts and Compliance Team Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled individual to co-manage their Business Acceptance analyst team in Manchester. This role involves overseeing quality checks, training team members, and coordinating with global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in AML/Conflicts work within a top law firm, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills. If you are passionate about compliance and team management, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Co-manage the Business Acceptance analyst team, providing training and support.
• Oversee new business acceptance checks to ensure quality and service levels.

Skills

AML/Conflicts work

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Performance management

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities & Challenges

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.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.