A leading international law firm is looking for an experienced AML & Financial Crime Team Leader to join their Compliance team in either their Glasgow office.

The AML & Financial Crime Team Leader role will oversee the firm’s financial crime operations and ensure the firm continues to meet its obligations across all areas of AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance. Previous law firm experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities AML & Financial Crime Team Leader role:

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex AML and financial crime queries, including high-risk clients and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Oversee the team’s day-to-day operations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of client due diligence and sanctions checks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review, enhance, and implement best practice procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Collaborate with Partners and key stakeholders to provide clear, pragmatic advice on AML and sanctions risk issues.
• Deliver and support training initiatives on AML, sanctions, and financial crime prevention.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development support to Analysts and Senior Analysts.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong background in AML and financial crime compliance, ideally within a legal environment.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent technical understanding of financial crime regulation and a practical, risk-based approach to compliance.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

If you’re an experienced financial crime professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global law firm that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, we’d love to hear from you.