Head of Financial Crime

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm focused on exceptional client service and breaking new ground for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic firm, it tackles complexity in litigation, regulatory work, and transactions across key financial centres. The Head of Financial Crime provides strategic leadership for the department.

This role takes accountability for Financial Crime matters including Policy, Advisory, Governance, Oversight, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Training, Communications, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Remediation. It develops, implements, maintains, and embeds a robust AML/CTF program with appropriate reporting and governance. The position ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory and industry bodies. Provide oversight of AML/CTF and Sanctions risk management across the firm’s offices in EMEA and US regions. Drive continuous improvements through training, governance, and oversight.

Responsible for the UK, US, and EMEA Financial Crime team, optimising global opportunities through consistency with the global program. Lead the team while supporting the growth of people to deliver on ambitions. Work in a firm immersed in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and resources.