Reporting to the General Counsel and acting as assistant and advisor to the MLCO/MLRO, you will play a vital role to lead, develop and oversee the operational performance of the AML team.
Supporting compliance with the firm’s obligations under AML legislation and other associated financial crime requirements such as sanctions.   Ensure AML and associated requirements are embedded within the firm’s overall risk and compliance strategy.  .  You will be responsible for implementing and continually reviewing compliance policies and procedures related to AML and related legislation.
Acting as trusted adviser for Walker Morris you will be the expert in AML, supporting the business with any anti-money laundering queries and providing appropriate guidance.
We are a friendly team that encourages forward thinking – you will be supported, coached and trained to ensure you have all the skills you need. You’ll get lots of exposure to the wider business and be provided with a pathway for your own development.
What you’ll be doing as AML Manager:
Manage the AML team, currently comprised of two AML Administrators.
Review existing AML processes to streamline the identify verification of new clients, conduct ongoing risk assessments and client due diligence.
Assist the business with money laundering queries by providing advice and guidance on appropriate checks needed and further evidence required.
Review the identity information obtained to confirm whether it is sufficient and adequate.
Review sanctions and fraud checks regularly and escalate as appropriate to MLCO/MLRO.
Prepare first draft SARs and DAMLs.
Escalate complex AML queries to MLCO/MLRO.
Raise internal awareness and educate colleagues on the anti-money laundering regulations and internal processes.
Keep the eVerification product and internal audit suppliers under review and manage the supplier relationships.
Assist the General Counsel MLCO/MRLO with their responsibilities and help to develop the anti-money laundering strategy.
What we are looking for:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to reduce complex legislation and guidance into concise easy to understand instructions
Highly developed understanding and experience of dealing with compliance with anti-money laundering legislation and applicable UK legislation
Good academic ability to interpret rules and regulations coupled with a practical common sense approach to their application
A team player who is persuasive with highly developed influencing skills and resilience to cope with those who may need more encouragement than others
Experience working within a regulated environment
Why join Walker Morris:
When you’re looking for a job, we know it’s about more than just the role. That’s why we provide the support you need to develop and grow your career. We’ve hybrid and flexible working, so you can make work and life work together for you. Walker Morris is a top 100 commercial law firm where you don’t have to fit a mould, so you can bring your full self to work and our commitment to a meaningful work life balance means you can take your full-self home again too!
We’ve recently launched the new Walker Morris brand, which brings to life what it’s really like to work with and within the firm. What it really comes back to is our purpose, to forge your own path. It means we’re 70% corporate professional law firm but with 30% individual expression – meaning we’re personal, modern and have a drive for innovation.
What we offer:
Flexible working – we understand work-life balance is important, we are open to discussing your hybrid working preferences
Annual Leave – minimum of 25 days per year, increasing to 31 days with length of service. Also – buy/sell holidays up to 5 days per year
Bonus Scheme – our annual bonus scheme recognises outstanding contributions to the firm and our ambitions. All colleagues are eligible subject to meeting the criteria of the scheme.
Pension – saving for retirement? Let us do the hard work for you. We auto-enrol all eligible colleagues in to a workplace pension and we contribute a minimum of 5% of annual salary
Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service
At Walker Morris we are working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic as well as LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. Each individual brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics to their work, so you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.