Senior Manager - Policy & Advisory, Financial Crime

6w1 month ago

Herbert Smith Freehills

London, GB · Full-time · £120,000 – £160,000

About this role

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about longstanding client relationships, breaking new ground for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we have an extensive footprint across the world’s largest markets and key financial centres. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we handle demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work, and complex transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

In this Senior Manager role, lead strategic development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and procedures for UK, US, and EMEA. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the global team aligned with firm values. Collaborate closely with counterparts on a global AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program.

Provide expert AML/CTF and sanctions advisory, overseeing advice to the firm and developing robust policies. Stay informed on legislative and regulatory changes to prepare effective responses. All achieved by supporting the growth of our people to deliver on our ambition.

Requirements

Expertise in AML/CTF and sanctions compliance across UK, US, and EMEA regulations
Strong knowledge of financial crime policies, standards, and industry best practices
Experience supporting strategic development of compliance programs in global firms
Ability to provide advisory on complex regulatory matters in financial crime
Proficiency in monitoring and responding to legislative and regulatory changes
Leadership skills to foster high-performance teams in compliance environments
Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation in financial crime contexts

Responsibilities

Lead strategic development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and procedures for UK, US, and EMEA, maintaining alignment with laws, regulations, and best practices
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the global team, aligned with the firm's values and strategic objectives
Collaborate with counterparts to agree a global approach to the firm’s AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program
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
Oversee the provision of expert AML/CTF advice to the Firm, ensuring compliance with regulations
Develop and maintain robust AML/CTF policies and procedures
Educate and ensure the team stays abreast of legislative and regulatory changes

Benefits

Work at a world-leading global law firm with transatlantic and transpacific integration
Extensive footprint in key financial centres and major growth hubs
Support for the growth of people to achieve firm ambitions
Immersion in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and resources