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Senior Financial Crime Advisor - 12 month FTC

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Office:

London Office (50% hybrid applies, non-remote)

Duration:

12 month FTC

The TeamThe Risk and Compliance team provides support to the global business to meet and maintain the highest standards in professional conduct and quality, and to adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. The team operates across three regional hubs: (1) Europe, (2) Asia and Middle East, and (3) the Americas, and is led by the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer based in the Dubai office. The team is structured as follows:

A compliance team which supports Walkers Professional Services (WPS) (which provides corporate and fiduciary services);

A risk and compliance team which supports the law firm on all risk and compliance matters, including and not limited to new business intake, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, conflicts and data protection.

The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Crime team within our Compliance department. The Financial Crime team supports the Group in adhering to AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery and other financial crime laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates. We develop policies, controls and procedures, conduct risk assessments and deliver training, responding to an ever changing regulatory landscape. Our team of Advisors and Senior Advisors provide advice on complex AML and sanctions matters, provide support when responding to regulatory returns and inspections and support projects to improve our controls.

The successful candidate will have experience from a second line compliance function; however, prior experience of new client and new matter onboarding would be beneficial. Experience of interpreting regulation and industry guidance and translating this into policies and procedures is preferred.

The role is based in the London office; however, the successful applicant will occasionally be required to travel to other offices when necessary.

Duties And Responsibilities

Analyse complex AML and Sanctions matters escalated to the Financial Crime team with the support of Senior team members;

Be a first point of contact for Financial Crime queries for the business;

Assist with responses to internal audit reports and regulatory inspections, including carrying out ad hoc file reviews to ensure any process improvements are being adopted;

Assist with regulatory filings;

Provide advice on new client and new matter intake as required; and

Support the development and implementation of risk and control frameworks, policies and procedures and training to the Group.

Education, Skills and Experience

Experience in a 2nd line financial crime team with a focus on AML, sanctions and other financial crime; preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.

Experience analysing and interpreting legislation, regulation and industry guidance and translating that into risk based decisions.

Knowledge of sanctions regimes, PEPs and other high risk categories; understanding of offshore structures, particularly in a funds context.

Equal OpportunityWalkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

Note: This posting reflects current requirements and may be subject to change.

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