Senior Compliance Officer

I’m exclusively partnering with a US firm that is looking to engage with Senior AML professionals for a role based in London.

This role will serve as a senior figure within the firm’s London compliance function, providing significant exposure to more complex queries.

Key Responsibilities:

· Serve as the senior escalation point for complex AML, risk, and compliance queries arising within the London office.

· Act as the UK subject‑matter expert on compliance obligations and represent the function with senior stakeholders and partners

· Manage and respond to AML audits, reviews, and investigations from the SRA or other regulatory bodies, ensuring accurate, timely submissions and robust remedial action where required.

· Lead regulatory horizon scanning and ensure the firm remains fully compliant with the SRA Standards & Regulations and other relevant legislation

· Develop, refine, and implement the UK compliance framework, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and guidance materials.

Candidate Expectations:

· 4+ years AML experience within a leading law firm

· Deep understanding of the UK regulatory landscape, including SRA Codes of Conduct, Money Laundering Regulations and relevant guidance

· Proficiency with Intapp Open, including conflict checking and AML functionality.

· Experience using screening tools such as World Check, S&P Global, Dun & Bradstreet, Orbis, etc.

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