Regulatory Advisor – Financial Crime & Sanctions

Irwin Mitchell; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

28 days depending on role level

Annual pay & bonus review

Westfield Health

Digital GP access

Competitive pension

Two volunteering days

Discounts & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Regulatory Adviser specialising in Financial Crime Prevention for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide AML, sanctions and broader regulatory guidance to the business, supporting onboarding and risk assessment across stakeholders.

The role requires expert knowledge of financial crime compliance, strong communication skills and the ability to challenge proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial crime compliance.
• Experience in a Compliance team in a Law Firm or in-house function.
• Extensive knowledge of AML, Sanctions and Financial Crime Prevention policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for regulatory matters around Financial Crime and Sanctions.
• Oversee onboarding of work into Irwin Mitchell, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments on new client onboarding from a Financial Crime perspective.
• Review incoming requests, assess them from a risk perspective.
• Liaise with the General Counsel team for approval of high-risk work.
• Flag and escalate suspicious activity to the General Counsel.
• Operate within the second line of defence, supporting governance and oversight functions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant regulations and ensure they are applied appropriately.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

AML

Sanctions

Regulatory Guidance

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Assessment

Job description

Irwin Mitchell in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Regulatory Adviser specialising in Financial Crime Prevention for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide AML, sanctions and broader regulatory guidance to the business, supporting onboarding and risk assessment across stakeholders.

The role requires expert knowledge of financial crime compliance, strong communication skills and the ability to challenge proposals.