Global AML Compliance Lead

Lawyers On Demand; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers On Demand is seeking a senior anti-financial crime lawyer or compliance professional to lead a global AML transformation for a major investment management client. The role focuses on delivering a high-impact AFC project with a go-live target in January 2027 and global remit across London and the United States.

You will develop and implement AML policies, collaborate with external counsel (Clifford Chance), and guide stakeholders through evolving EU requirements while ensuring robust risk

Qualifications

• Senior anti-financial crime lawyer or compliance professional with significant AML experience.
• Experience across AFC matters within asset management or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of an AML project in line with EU regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary AFC subject matter expert during the project period.
• Drive delivery of the project roadmap through to go-live (January 2027).
• Collaborate with external counsel on regulatory matters (Clifford Chance).
• Develop and implement AML policies, procedures and controls.
• Enhance AFC and AML risk assessment frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders across London and the United States.
• Provide strategic guidance on anti-financial crime matters.

Skills

AML Expertise

Regulatory Projects

Stakeholder Management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Lawyers On Demand is seeking a senior anti-financial crime lawyer or compliance professional to lead a global AML transformation for a major investment management client. The role focuses on delivering a high-impact AFC project with a go-live target in January 2027 and global remit across London and the United States.

You will develop and implement AML policies, collaborate with external counsel (Clifford Chance), and guide stakeholders through evolving EU requirements while ensuring robust risk