AML Compliance Manager.

Greater Manchester – Salary negotiable based on experience

**Experienced AML Compliance Manager - Manchester**

Are you a seasoned compliance professional with a passion for tackling complex AML and financial crime-related issues? This newly created role within the Risk & Compliance team offers an excellent platform to leverage your expertise and make a significant impact.

**Why This Role Stands Out:**

- **Professional Growth:** This position is designed for those eager to develop their career in AML, with ample opportunities to expand knowledge in other areas of risk and compliance.
- **Dynamic Environment:** Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and continuous improvement, providing a stimulating environment to enhance and refine AML policies and procedures.
- **Collaborative Culture:** Work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including partners, fee earners, and compliance analysts, fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.
- **Flexible Working:** Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, with one day a week remote, and occasional travel to other UK offices.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **Risk Assessment Maintenance:** Oversee the firm-wide risk assessment, considering data from file reviews, onboarding processes, client and matter risk assessments, and AML software.
- **Client Due Diligence:** Assist fee earners in complex client due diligence onboarding, addressing reputational, ethical, and sanctions-related issues.
- **Compliance Support:** Provide general AML compliance support to the risk & compliance team, including handling escalated screening alerts.
- **Training Delivery:** Prepare and deliver comprehensive AML training sessions.
- **Workflow Enhancement:** Collaborate with the IT department to review and amend current file opening workflows, incorporating electronic ID verification and screening.
- **Policy Improvement:** Enhance and improve the firm's AML policies, processes, and systems.
- **Risk Assessment Review:** Evaluate samples of client and matter risk assessments, identifying gaps in knowledge.
- **Suspicious Activity Reporting:** Assist the MLRO and deputy MLRO with internal suspicious activity reports.
- **Stakeholder Management:** Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and compliance.

**Essential Skills and Experience:**

- **Educational Background:** Degree level education.
- **AML Passion:** A genuine desire to develop a career in AML, with a keen interest in learning and expanding knowledge in risk and compliance.
- **Law Firm Experience:** Previous experience working in a law firm environment.
- **Regulatory Knowledge:** Strong understanding of current AML regulations, sanctions legislation, and applicable regulatory guidance in the UK.
- **Technical Proficiency:** Familiarity with MS Office, client intake software, and financial crime-focused databases.

This role is ideal for an experienced AML professional ready to take on new challenges and drive compliance excellence within a well know top100 law firm. If you possess the required skills and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.