AML Manager

JOB TITLE: AML MANAGER

LOCATION: LONDON

JOB TYPE: CONTRACT

TEAM: FORENSIC

The role will be involved in some of the largest AML assignments in the financial services industry. With a reputation as one of the world's leading specialist advisors, our Client has established Forensic practices throughout UK and a European network.

Using specialist accounting, investigation and business skills in assisting clients involved in commercial or regulatory disputes or in the investigation of fraud and impropriety. Working in the team will mean getting involved in a broad range of projects, ie Fraud investigations, and tracing assets.

Using a wide variety of technical and sector-specific skills, to proactively help clients increase profits whilst reducing reputational, operational, financial and other risks.

Managing diverse issues including fraud, regulatory compliance, risk frameworks and modelling, capital efficiency, corporate governance, dispute resolution, deriving value from contracts and much more.

As part of the AML team, you would lead projects in areas such as: Anti-money laundering systems and controls; FSA investigations; Sanctions reviews and lookbacks; Transaction monitoring; Advice of risk-based approach; AML due diligence services; and Training.

THE ROLE

The role will be to lead AML assignments. The individual will have a team working for them and will be expected to deal directly with the client and manage the team. Each project will generally incorporate review and assessment of AML controls, drafting of written reports and client liaison.

The individual will also be expected to participate in marketing, knowledge sharing and practice development. The individual will be based in the London office but will need to display a flexible attitude to working and be prepared to travel to/work at other locations across the country.

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to demonstrate the following experience and skills:

- Professionally qualified (either accounting or compliance qualification)
- Currently in a management position at an advisory firm (Big 4, mid tier or general consultancy) or AML function at a financial institution Strong technical knowledge of AML and Sanctions
- Strong management and people skills - able to manage teams and projects
- Experience of article writing/presenting on technical topics
- Confident individuals who are able to quickly establish credibility with clients
- An enthusiasm to get involved in marketing activity and in developing the Forensic practice
- Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and problem solving, self motivation and possess an enquiring mind.
- Demonstrate good team working skills and the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Ideally a Network of AML contacts Forensic experience