Deputy Head of Risk - International Law Firm (6-month FTC)

Deputy Head of Risk - 6 Month FTC Location: London or Liverpool (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive

An international law firm with a strong global presence is seeking a Deputy Head of Risk to join its Risk Management team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior offering the opportunity to operate at the centre of the firm's AML and financial crime function during a period of strategic change.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will act as a key subject matter expert, supporting the delivery of AML frameworks while advising on complex risk and compliance matters across the business.

• Take a lead role in overseeing AML and financial crime processes across the firm
• Act as a key escalation point for complex business acceptance and onboarding matters
• Provide expert guidance to partners and stakeholders on AML, financial crime and sanctions issues
• Support senior leadership, including the MLRO, on regulatory matters and external engagement where required
• Contribute to firmwide risk assessments, audits and ongoing enhancement of compliance frameworks

• Extensive experience within AML, financial crime or risk in a legal or professional services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK AML regulations and regulatory expectationsn i>i>n li>n i>n
• Experience operating at a senior level, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders across the business
• Proven ability to assess complex risk issues and provide clear, commercial solutions
• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments or regulatory reviews