The Risk and Compliance Team works in collaboration with the business
managing all aspects of the regulation to ensure best practice across
the Firm. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail who
prides themselves on providing an excellent service.
The role involves working with key internal stakeholders in a
fast-paced environment where managing your time and the expectations
of others is paramount. You will join a hardworking and fun team who
work together to provide a high level of service to the Firm and its clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this position involve handling all
aspects of AML enquiries during the matter opening from start to
finish. This will require conducting research and analysis, resolving
straightforward cases and escalating complex ones as necessary. You
will also be expected to guide junior members of the team and act as a
role model in supporting their development. Additionally, you will be
expected to lend your support to the General Counsel Team and the MLRO
Team on various projects as needed.
AML
Work with the wider team in ensuring that the Firm's AML policies
and procedures are being appropriately implemented to a high standard.
Act as a point of escalation for junior members of the AML Team,
offering training support and guidance.
Supervise a small number of analysts, supporting their daily work
and professional development.
Work confidently with the business at all levels, providing expert
AML advice during the matter opening process.
Conduct in-depth AML checks identifying risk issues relevant to
the client and matter, mitigating potential risks when possible and
escalating any issues as required.
Conduct thorough research utilising a range of databases, company
registries, risk screening software and public sources.
Maintain accurate records of all research and analysis conducted.
Collect and evaluate due diligence information from both new and
existing clients, in line with the Firm's AML policies, processes
and relevant AML regulations and guidelines.
Where necessary, conduct comprehensive Enhanced Due Diligence
(EDD) checks, taking into account the associated risks to determine
the extent of the checks required.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations, best practices
and guidance.
Administration
Ensure that all records, both paper and electronic, are filed and
maintained to a high standard.
Assisting in opening and maintaining client/matter files.
Provide general administrative support to the team.
Assist the management team with the delegation of tasks and responsibilities.
Assist the management team in providing feedback on performance
against team targets and KPI's
Liaising with fee earners and staff in a timely, professional and
courteous manner.
Regularly, frequently and accurately maintaining and update
correspondence and other filing.
Maintaining confidentiality in respect of those matters which are
commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues
and others on a need to know basis who are themselves bound by an
obligation of confidentiality.
Liaising with other departments where required.
General
To work to tight deadlines with a flexible attitude to working
overtime on the few occasions when an urgent matter may require it.
To maintain strict confidentiality in respect of those matters
which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with
colleagues and others on a need to know basis (who are themselves
bound by an obligation of confidentiality).
To be a positive role model to the R&C junior team members and
help support them through induction and business change.
Develop a robust understanding of the SRA's Conflicts of Interest regulations.
To support the conflicts team when required to conduct thorough
conflict checks for new and existing clients and matters, ensuring
comprehensive research and analysis across the firm.
Skills/Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a
senior role handling complex AML and financial crime related
queries within a legal environment.
Robust experience in researching, analysing and providing tailored
solutions to AML and other financial crime-related issues is essential.
Degree-educated, with a preference for
candidates holding the GDL and/or LPC.
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a
career in Risk and Compliance.
Proficient in identifying client due
diligence requirements for both corporate and individual clients.
Keen to expand knowledge in various risk
and compliance areas.
Strong background in researching,
analysing, and resolving conflicts of interest.
Significant experience in managing
complex AML and financial crime-related enquiries.
Proven ability in addressing AML and
financial crime issues with tailored solutions.
High proficiency with Intapp and
financial crime databases such as World Check.
Familiarity with UK money laundering
regulations and relevant regulatory guidance.
Knowledge and experience in other
compliance processes.
Motivated to grow professionally in Risk
and Compliance, with a readiness to broaden knowledge in the field.
Dynamic, driven, and capable of working
independently with discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage own workload working independently
and as part of a team.
Personable and confident, able to build relationships with
partners/ key stakeholders.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Adaptable and flexible approach.
Pro-active and takes initiative.
Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
Please note that this job
profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline
of the key components of the role. You may be required by your
line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
About The Mishcon de Reya Group
The Mishcon
de Reya Group is an independent, international professional
services business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people
with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP
and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the
firm's legal services.
Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore
and Hong Kong (through its association with Karas So LLP ). The
firm services an international community of clients and provides
advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not
apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex,
spanning seven core practice areas: Corporate
; Dispute
Resolution ; Employment
; Impact ; Innovation
; Private
; and Real
Estate .
The Mishcon
de Reya Group includes consultancy businesses MDR
Discover , MDRi (in Hong Kong),MDR
Mayfair (in London, Singapore and Dubai), MDR ONE
and MDRx
. The Group also includes MDR Lab , which invests in the
most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon
Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.
Earlier this year, the Group announced its first strategic
acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal
resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in
Somos, a global group actions management business.
We strive to create a fully
diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered
to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture
and are always happy to talk flexible working.