AML Manager - Leading regional law firm

Compliance Manager

Sussex

Up to £65k

We're currently working with a fabulous leading regional law firm. A full service firm looking to add into their compliance function. A firm with an established compliance function, they're now looking to add an AML Specialist into the team.

This is a strategic role, leading the firm's AML and Financial Crime compliance across their offices. Advising partners and fee earners, oversee AML processes and shape the firm's compliance culture.

• Lead AML and financial-crime compliance firm-wide
• Update policies & procedures to meet UK regulations
• Provide AML and sanctions guidance to fee-earners
• Deliver AML induction & refresher training
• Manage internal AML audits and liaise with Teal Compliance
• Handle reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA)
• Support quality accreditations (Lexcel, CQS)
• Assist with M&A due diligence from an AML perspective
• Partner with Risk & Compliance leadership on internal audits and investigations

• Strong background in AML/financial-crime compliance, ideally in legalsector
• Excellent knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017, and SRA Code of Conduct
• Highly organised with strong analytical and communication skills
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Ethical, discreet and methodical approach

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (+ BHs, christmas closure and birthday off)
• Life assurance and healthcare
• Pension Schme
• Travel loans

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