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About the Role

The Director of New Business Intake 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 and Director of Risk.

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.
• Serving as a liaison for the U.S. Conflicts team and supervising London-based analysts.
• Staying updated on changes in relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Acting as the firm's Anti-Bribery & Corruption Officer, monitoring the Gifts and Hospitality register, and advising on potential bribery and corruption matters.
• Acting as the firm's Sanctions Officer and advising on potential sanctions issues.
• Supporting the MLRO and Director of Risk during regulatory audits and visits, 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels across the firm's 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.
• Ability to share knowledge across the team, providing ongoing instruction and support.
• Calm and professional demeanor when facing competing demands.
• Leads by example.
• Logical approach to challenges, identifying issues in complex situations and communicating solutions effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Actively promotes teamwork across the risk management team, fostering co-operation, support, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

• Conflicts resolution
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
• Financial crime
• Anti-Bribery & Corruption
• Sanctions
• Regulatory audits
• Risk management
• Project management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership

Location

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

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Director level
• Experience of ABA Conflicts rules and resolution will be a strong advantage
• Experience of the U.S. ABA conflict of interest roles will be an advantage and will need to be learned by any candidate who does not have prior experience of them.

About the Company

• Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for 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 to work with leading clients, disruptors, and fast-growth companies.
• The firm emphasizes hands-on work, personal progression, and shaping work around individual goals.