To undertake AML processes such as Client Due Diligence (CDD), Risk
Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting. This role requires risk-based
analysis, decision-making, and proactive collection and validation of
information needed to support timely client onboarding and matter
processing in line with regulatory requirements. You will be
responsible for client onboarding and matter processing, conducting
periodic reviews, and assisting Management with other AML/Compliance
activities as required.
Main Responsibilities
Review and assess the AML and reputational risk associated with a
new client and matter requests
Interact with partners and fee earners to collect mandatory
documentation required to complete CDD successfully, reviewing and
verifying documentation received
Perform client due diligence and screening for PEPs, Sanctions,
Adverse Media, etc., utilizing several trusted industry sources
Disposition screening alerts determining true or false matches,
escalating if required
Thoroughly document research and analysis completed on clients
and/or matters in a manner suitable for review by internal and
external stakeholders e.g. Regulators, Audit, and AML Compliance managers
Perform and review client and matter risk assessments and make
risk-based decisions based on the analysis undertaken
Complete appropriate research to obtain a good understanding of a
client's business and related parties to monitor the client's
activities for unusual transactions.
Provide AML advice and support to internal stakeholders: Partners,
Fee Earners, and PAs
Perform investigations where there are ML/CTF suspicions regarding
clients and/or matters and escalate findings clearly and concisely
for internal review by the AML Compliance Manager, MLCO, and MLRO
Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders: Partners, Fee
Earners, PAs, Matter Management, New Business Intake, AML Compliance
Manager, MLCO, and MLRO
Act as a point of contact for the Firm's central New Business
Intake team and other internal teams to resolve challenges with
matter opening timely and efficiently
Periodically evaluate existing clients working with Partners and
Fee Earners to keep CDD and risk assessments on client files up to date
Assist with any other AML Compliance-related matters or projects
as identified and assigned by the AML Compliance Manager
About The Team
Function
The Operations function provides the following services to the Firm:
Support strategic decision-making from a risk management perspective
Manage the Firm's exposure to risk via the early identification of
possible Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your
Client compliance issues, and employ risk mitigation strategies to
minimize the Firm's exposure
Manage Partner compliance to the provisions outlined in the Firm's
Attorney Manual
Manage risk connected to client contractual agreements with the Firm
Support the Firm's client on-boarding and matter opening process
This report will report to the AML Compliance Manager.
The key relationships of this role will be with the following:
Deputy AML Compliance Manager
AML Compliance Manager
Matter Management Team
Senior Risk & Compliance Associate
Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO)
In-Market lawyers and management
In-Market business teams
New Business Intake
About The Candidate
Technical skills, qualifications, and experience
Bachelor's degree required (2:1 or above preferred)
Law degree / LPC preferred
Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime
risks associated with the range of services in the legal industry
Relevant AML experience, preferably in an international law firm
(min. 1 year)
Strong analytical and research skills
Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems
Experience with AML monitoring and screening
Ability to manage processes efficiently, with accuracy and
attention to detail
A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Strong decision-making capabilities
Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment
Good planning, time management, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other
departments
Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and
other Productivity Tools (Intapp knowledge is an advantage)
Personal qualities
These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of high
performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location.
Know how
Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to
anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distills a range
of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner
Has the capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge and
think holistically about business and address media, analyst,
employee, and client audiences
Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different
approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with the agility of mind and
capacity for analysis and synthesis
Dedication
Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds
exemplary quality standards
Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative and is
self reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible
Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands
Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations
Personal Impact
Uses complex, coordinated influencing/negotiation strategies,
adapted to people, organizations, and/or the situation, e.g. networks
Leverages direct reports to facilitate increased collaboration
across the organization
Builds partnerships based on a common agreement that acknowledges
individual differences but creates a new commonality beyond root
belief large-scale
Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships
through collaboration and reciprocity
Negotiates to achieve mutually satisfactory outcomes; shows good
judgment on when to stand strong and when to compromise
Invests in, nurtures, and builds a network of productive relationships
Humanity
Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the
respect of others by being transparent
Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others
as people
Treats delicate or confidential issues with grace and discretion.
Why Join Us?
Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise
many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations
through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does
not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their
role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest
standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave
in a collaborative and fulfilling way.
In London you will be part of a 1,000 person office, which is also
our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie
London is well established in the UK as a leading international law
firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most
high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and
experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office
environment that is hardworking, friendly and supportive.
The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of
recent awards, including:
Thomson Reuters (formerly Acritas' Sharplegal) Global Elite Law
Firm Brand Index, 2010- 2022 - ranked 1st
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2021-2022: currently ranked 52nd
Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for
the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border.
For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals
with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and
completed deals.
Law360 ranked the Firm as one of the 400 Largest US Law Firms in
in its annual survey in 2020.
Identified as one of the Hall of Fame for best law firms for women
by Working Mother magazine, 2011-2021.
Received a a Gold Award in Stonewall's Global Workplace Equality
Index of Top Global Employers for LGBTQ+ Inclusion.
Ranked as one of the Top 20 Employers in the 2023 Social Mobility
Employer Index.
Received Double Certification for earning top marks in the 2022
Corporate Equality Index and Equidad MX of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Winner of the Europe Mentorship Programme - International Firm
award in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2021
Winner of the Gender Diversity International Firm, Talent
Management International Firm, and Work-Life Balance International
Firm awards in the Euromoney
Women in Business Law Asia Awards 2021
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To Apply
Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application
process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have
reviewed your application.
For more information about this position or to discuss any
adjustments you may require during the process please contact in
confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, at David.Roberts@bakermckenzie.com
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Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are
foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of
individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas,
and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex
problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple
perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity,
culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, disability, parental status, education,
social background and life experience of our people.
Our global strategy is focused on our people, our culture, our
clients and the communities where we operate. In 2019 we enacted
ambitious new targets related to gender, racial and ethnic diversity
at the Firm. These targets are viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, to
advancing underrepresented groups, and they are backed by a variety of
strategic initiatives aimed at achieving our goals. Our strategic
vision is supported in London by six active employee led networks
which champion diversity, lead on a number of internal campaigns and
deliver a range of activity to celebrate differences in identity,
inclusion, and key dates throughout the year including: LGBT+ History
Month, International Women's Day, International Trans Day of
Visibility, Mental Health Awareness Week, Pride, Black History Month,
Social Mobility Week, International Day of Disabled Persons and many more!
Baker McKenzie London has been accredited by Disability Confident,
joining over 18,000 organisations that have signed up to help change
behaviours and cultures in businesses, networks and communities and
reap the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
