Financial Crime Director
7 days left
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 22 Aug 2024
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2024
- Ref
- JN -082024-6515274
- Contact
- Nicole McGaffin
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Compliance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This role is for a Financial Crime Director who will play a pivotal role in tackling financial crime and ensuring compliance within the legal industry. The successful candidate will be a key part of the legal team, providing strategic direction and leadership in all matters related to financial crime.
Client Details
This is a large organisation operating within the legal industry. They are a respected player in the industry, offering a range of services to clients across the globe. With over 3000 employees, the company prides itself on its ability to deliver top-tier services while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and ethics.
Description
- Developing and implementing financial crime strategies and policies on a global basis
- Leading investigations into financial crime incidents
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws under the SRA
- Providing guidance and training to staff on financial crime prevention
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders on financial crime matters and building strong networks globally
- Overseeing the implementation of new systems and processes to combat financial crime
- Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of financial crime prevention measures
- Providing strategic direction to the legal team on financial crime issues
Profile
The successful applicant will have the following:
- Be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales
- Strong experience in AML and financial crime under SRA regulations
- Experience in managing the financial crime function of a law firm at a senior level
- Excellent ability to build networks across the firm
Job Offer
- A highly-competitive salary
- The opportunity to play a key role in a large, global organisation
- The chance to work with a dedicated and professional legal team
- A commitment to your professional development and career progression
- A rewarding role that allows you to make a real impact in the fight against financial crime
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.