Are you ready to make an impact in the world of compliance and risk management? We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Financial Crime Assistant Manager to join our client, a successful law firm and support group-wide compliance activities.

Become a central pillar of the Risk & Compliance function. As a Financial Crime Assistant Manager, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the company and enabling the service teams to excel with confidence.

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with hybrid working and a commitment to your professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active monitoring and handling of all daily alerts 
• Respond to business-wide screening requests, using an analytical approach to investigate potential financial crime related risks
• Timely and accurate escalation of any screening items 
• Respond to queries emanating from the first line of defence, in respect to screening conducted at client on-boarding stage
• Advise on appropriate courses of action and advocating AML best practices
• Collation of key performance and risk metrics relating to the screening programme, for the purpose of reporting to relevant boards and jurisdictional MLRO/ MLCOs
• Development and maintenance of FCU specific policy and procedures to drive alignment and consistency across the team
• Continuous appraisal and restructuring of the screening control framework

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a compliance function or previous experience within a financial crime focused role
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements affecting a legal, and fiduciary businesses in multiple jurisdictions
• Hold or working towards a relevant compliance-related qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of various trust and company structures and AML/CDD requirements
• Ability to make decisions and use initiative within the scope of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the role