A fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a well-respected multi-service law firm in Manchester City Centre.
This is a new role for the firm and has been created to support the fee earning departments through dealing with escalated queries and training, manage the firm's AML policies and procedures, as well as ensuring compliance across the firm in relation to AML and Sanctions legislation.
**You must have experience of working in AML in a law firm and have a genuine desire to develop a career in AML, including an appetite to learn and develop knowledge in other areas of risk and compliance.
Hybrid working will be available, with one day per week from home. There will be the occasional travel to other offices.
Duties include:
- Maintain the firm wide risk assessment
- Assist fee earners in complex client due diligence onboarding for new complex clients, including assessments of reputational, ethical, and sanctions-related issues
- Provide general compliance support in AML to risk & compliance team members, including escalated screening alerts
- Prepare and deliver AML training
- Working with the IT department to review and amend current file opening workflows, including the use of electronic ID verification and screening
- Enhance and improve the firm's AML policies, processes, and systems
- Review samples of client and matter risk assessments, identifying gaps in knowledge
- Assist the MLRO and deputy MLRO with internal suspicious activity reports
- Periodically evaluate existing clients working with Partners and Fee Earners in order to keep CDD, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments up to date
The firm & benefits:
- Fantastic reputation within the legal industry
- Award winning
- Excellent staff retention
- Annual promotions process open to all staff
- 25 days holiday plus office closure over Christmas and New Year
- Companywide sports teams and social event
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Season ticket loan
- Free travel insurance
- Modern and central Manchester City Centre offices
Click on the link to apply, or contact Gemma Clarke at G2 Legal.
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