London
£70,000 - £75,000An international law firm is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Crime Advisor to join its London-based Risk & Compliance team.
The Senior Financial Crime Advisor role would be ideal for someone who is looking to move into a more strategic and advisory-focused position. Law firm experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Crime Advisor role:
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Provide expert advisory support to partners, lawyers, and business services teams on financial crime matters, including AML, sanctions, and regulatory obligations.
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Act as a second line of defence, advising on complex financial crime risks arising from new and existing client relationships.
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Serve as an escalation point for complex AML and sanctions queries, supporting the wider Financial Crime and Business Acceptance teams.
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Provide guidance on high-risk clients, politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions exposure, and complex corporate structures.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s financial crime policies, procedures, and controls.
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Monitor and interpret UK financial crime regulations and regulatory developments, ensuring the firm remains compliant with its obligations.
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Provide training and guidance to lawyers and internal teams on financial crime risks and compliance obligations.
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Work closely with senior members of the Risk & Compliance team, including the MLRO and Head of Financial Crime, on strategic risk management initiatives.
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Support the firm’s global offices by providing consistent and practical financial crime advice aligned with regulatory expectations.
Experience & Skills Required:
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Significant experience working within financial crime, AML, or sanctions compliance within a law firm (essential).
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Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations, including the Money Laundering Regulations, sanctions regimes, and regulatory expectations for law firms.
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Proven ability to analyse complex financial crime risks and client structures.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior lawyers and partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international law firm in a senior financial crime advisory role that offers exposure to complex regulatory issues and high-level stakeholder engagement. Apply today!
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