Risk & Conflicts Supervisor — Global Compliance (Hybrid)

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie in Glasgow is seeking a Supervisor for our Risk & Compliance team. You will lead Analysts, perform detailed risk assessments, and navigate complex client structures to protect the firm from reputational and regulatory risk.

Based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working, you will train staff, drive quality standards, and collaborate with Partners and Senior Management on challenging, global matters.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Business, Politics, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of four years' experience in a Risk and Compliance function within professional services, ideally within a law firm or large corporate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF obligations and/or legal conflicts of interest.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the firm, including Partners and Senior Management.
• Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Sound judgement and broad commercial awareness, with the discretion required to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Analyse all new clients and matters to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Ensure compliance with AML/CTF obligations.
• Meet international regulatory requirements for sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Prepare detailed risk assessments and navigate complex client structures.
• Lead training and development and drive continuous improvement across the function.
• Engage confidently with Partners and Senior Management and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Skills

AML/CTF obligations

Conflicts of interest

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Law

Risk Management

Business

Politics

Economics

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie in Glasgow is seeking a Supervisor for our Risk & Compliance team. You will lead Analysts, perform detailed risk assessments, and navigate complex client structures to protect the firm from reputational and regulatory risk.

Based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working, you will train staff, drive quality standards, and collaborate with Partners and Senior Management on challenging, global matters.