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About the Role

The Head of Business Acceptance will have primary responsibility for Conflicts and AML within the U.K., Ireland and Dubai, liaising with the U.S. business on conflict resolution. This role involves managing a team of approximately 25 analysts and supporting the MLRO with various risk and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day responsibility for Business Acceptance, acting as an escalation point.
• Occasional visits to the Liverpool office may be required.
• Acting as deputy MLRO and supporting the MLRO with internal and external suspicious activity reports.
• Liaising with the U.S. Conflicts team and supervising London-based analysts for U.S. Conflicts issues.
• Staying updated on changes in relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Serving as the firm's Anti-Bribery & Corruption Officer, monitoring the Gifts and Hospitality register, and advising on potential bribery and corruption matters.
• Serving as the firm's Sanctions Officer, advising on potential sanctions issues.
• Supporting the MLRO and Director of Risk during regulatory audits and ensuring findings are actioned.
• Supervising the Business Acceptance Manager in preparing documentation for the annual AML Risk Assessment and Independent AML audit.
• Developing relationships with other business services functions for co-operation and knowledge sharing.
• Attending Heads of Business Services meetings to provide input on operational issues.
• Organizing and presenting training on risk topics.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of the risks faced by an international commercial law firm.
• Ability to manage the resolution of legal and commercial conflicts of interest according to regulatory requirements and competing needs of partners and offices.
• Experience with U.S. ABA conflict of interest rules is an advantage and may need to be learned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels across U.K. and international practices.
• Understanding of fee earner demands and ability to provide commercial solutions under pressure.
• Ability to manage a range of projects effectively to completion.
• Shares knowledge across the team, providing ongoing instruction and support.
• Calm and professional demeanor when facing competing demands.
• Leads by example.
• Approaches challenges logically, identifying issues in complex situations and communicating solutions effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Actively promotes teamwork across the risk management team, fostering a culture of co-operation, support, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

• Conflicts resolution
• AML
• Legal and commercial conflicts of interest management
• Communication
• Project management
• Knowledge sharing
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Risk management
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Sanctions advice

Location

• U.K.
• Ireland
• Dubai
• London
• Liverpool

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Head of Department
• Management

About the Company

• Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm serving businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation.
• The firm operates in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
• Winston Taylor offers opportunities for hands-on work, real responsibility from the outset, and personal progression.