Senior Manager, Policy & Advisory, Financial Crime

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategic Management: For UK, US and EMEA, supporting the strategic development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and procedures, maintaining their currency and alignment with relevant laws, regulations and industry best practices; working with the leadership team to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the global team, aligned with the firm’s values and strategic objectives; close collaboration with counterparts to agree a global approach to the development of the firm’s AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program.
• AML/CTF and Sanctions Advisory: Provide expert advice on AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards; stay informed on legislative and regulatory changes and prepare the firm to respond effectively; develop and maintain robust AML/CTF policies and procedures and educate and ensure the team is informed and responsive.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and gap analyses to identify potential financial crime risks; develop and recommend mitigation strategies to manage identified risks.
• Regulatory Compliance and Liaison: Monitor changes in financial crime regulations and ensure the firm’s compliance; maintain and develop relationships with regulatory bodies and ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance.
• Training and Awareness Programs: In collaboration with the team, develop materials for training to enhance staff awareness and understanding of financial crime risks and controls; promote a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour across the Firm.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Incident Management: Identify effective financial crime controls and uplift as required; provide regular reports on compliance adherence to senior management; support the investigation and resolution of financial crime incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting; provide guidance on remedial actions and lessons learned to prevent future incidents; maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all advisory activities.
• Regulatory Enquiries and Documentation: Advise the Firm on all regulatory enquiries, audits, and surveys, ensuring consistency in responses; assist with regulator interaction, including reporting, analysis, and report writing; maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all advisory activities.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.
• Professional certifications in financial crime compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are highly desirable.
• At least 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on Policy, Advisory, Risk, Compliance and regulatory engagement, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive financial crime compliance frameworks and policies.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic and global environment.
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and international sanctions regimes.
• Proven experience in a financial crime policy and advisory role within a financial services or regulated environment.
• Self-motivated individual with strong leadership and team management skills, capable of empowering and engaging the team.
• Change advocate leading the team to think differently and challenge the status quo to strive to be the leading firm on financial crime.
• Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong commercial and market awareness.
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to provide support to others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Role Details

• Team: General Counsel and Risk.
• Working Pattern: Full time.
• Location: London.
• Contract type: Permanent.

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