Senior Financial Crime Advisor

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London seeks a Senior Financial Crime Advisor to join their Compliance function. The successful candidate will assess complex financial crime issues, contribute to the development of policies and procedures, and act as the key contact for compliance queries. Ideal candidates will have a second-line compliance background with strong AML knowledge. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Background in second-line compliance, ideally within financial services or legal.
• Familiarity with client onboarding processes.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex AML and sanctions issues.
• Act as a key contact for financial crime queries.
• Contribute to risk frameworks, policies, procedures, and training.

Skills

Experience in second-line financial crime compliance

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of sanctions regimes

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a global law firm seeking a Senior Financial Crime Advisor to join their Compliance function in London.

The Financial Crime team plays a key role in helping the firm meet its obligations across AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and broader financial crime regulations. The team develops and maintains policies, conducts risk assessments, delivers training, and provides expert guidance on complex regulatory matters. Advisors also support responses to regulatory inspections and help drive improvements to internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from a second-line compliance role, ideally within financial services, legal, or professional services. Familiarity with client onboarding processes and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies and procedures is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex AML and sanctions issues, with support from senior colleagues
• Act as a key contact for financial crime queries across the business
• Contribute to the development of risk frameworks, policies, procedures, and training

Candidate Profile

• Background in second-line financial crime compliance, with a focus on AML and sanctions
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry guidance
• Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs, and high-risk structures

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