Financial Crime & Sanctions Team Leader

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Due to the firm's continued growth and the evolving regulatory landscape, we're seeking a proactive, commercially-minded Financial Crime & Sanctions Team Leader with a meticulous eye for detail.

This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, providing expert advice, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance across the business. It's an opportunity to grow professionally, stay abreast of regulatory changes, and contribute significantly to the firm's success.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead AML/Client Due Diligence (CDD) efforts for new and existing client instructions across various sectors and jurisdictions.
2. Manage and oversee the workflow of Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring adherence to service levels and key performance indicators.
3. Conduct in-depth AML/CDD investigations, advising on enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and escalating potential legal and reputational issues.
4. Handle performance reviews, objective setting, and quality assurance audits to foster team development and maximise potential.
5. Provide new starter training, ongoing development, coaching, and mentoring.
6. Act as an escalation point for AML queries, delivering guidance on CDD requirements and best practices.
7. Oversee the delivery of Management Information (MI) and lead strategic projects and compliance-related work as required.
8. Provide rotational weekend management cover and occasional ad-hoc evening work.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Someone with experience in a similar role within a legal or professional services environment.
2. A candidate with strong regulatory/legal analytical skills, familiar with international AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and the SRA Code of Conduct 2019.
3. A leader with proven line management experience, able to motivate and drive a high-performance team.
4. A proactive, autonomous individual who seeks to add value and drive quality.
5. A person with strong decision-making skills, a risk-based approach, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!