Counsel - Financial Crime Compliance (UK & EMEA)

at  Kennedys Law

Kennedys is looking for a Counsel – Financial Crime Compliance to join our Global Risk & Compliance department.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience within Risk and Compliance and/or Financial Crime (at least 8 years PQE)

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

• where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

• Support the global business in the efficient and effective discharge of its regulatory duties concerning all aspects of financial crime
• Lead in the continual update and review of AML processes and procedures by maintaining an excellent knowledge of the relevant law across a number of jurisdictions
• Review documentation provided by prospective clients ensuring compliance with Money Laundering Regulations and jurisdictional AML/CTF laws; advising fee-earners on requirements
• Manage the internal AML audit function and consequent corrective actions
• Provide advice and assistance to the firm in relation to conduct and regulatory matters
• Providing reports to the GC for UK/EMEA and the Chief Risk Officer
• Acting as MLRO in England & Wales
• Maintaining and updating all AML and CTF policies and procedures
• Liaising with MLROs in the Firm’s global offices
• Ensuring the firm’s compliance with the relevant AML and CTF legislation
• Providing advice to the Firm regarding compliance
• Receiving internal queries and suspicions
• Considering whether or not to make an appropriate external report to relevant crime agencies
• Implementing and overseeing systems for compliance in relation to Financial Crime and Anti-Money Laundering
• Approving and where necessary delivering relevant training