Larbey Evans
Deputy Head of Risk (6 Month FTC)
City of London
£140k – £150k/yr
Posted about 17 hours ago
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Deputy Head of Risk (6 Month FTC)
Major global law firm is seeking a senior specialist position for a Deputy Head of Risk to join their London office on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary to £150,000 (depending on experience)
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Fantastic employee benefits and in-office perks
Deputy Head of Risk – What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the firm's day-to-day AML and financial crime compliance processes
- Act as the key escalation point for AML, sanctions, and financial crime matters, supporting partners and fee earners
- Oversee and support the Business Acceptance Team, providing guidance and training on regulatory requirements
- Advise on sanctions compliance and support the MLRO with law enforcement and regulatory engagement
- Ensure compliance with evolving AML legislation, policies, and best practice
- Lead the firm's annual AML Risk Assessment and Independent AML Audit
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Deputy Head of Risk – What We’re Looking For:
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- Extensive experience working in Business Acceptance within a law firm
- Strong technical understanding of UK AML regulations and financial crime obligations within a legal context
- Experience in supporting or delivering AML risk assessments, audits or regulatory reviews
- Skilled at interpreting complex information, identifying risks, and forming evidence-based recommendations
- Significant experience in AML, financial crime, risk, or compliance
- Proven experience in a Senior or Supervisory role
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