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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, and will liaise with the U.S. business regarding the resolution of Conflicts involving these jurisdictions. This role involves managing a team of approximately 25 analysts across AML and Conflicts.
Responsibilities
- Overall day-to-day responsibility for Business Acceptance, acting as an escalation point for Business Acceptance and Senior Analysts.
- Serve as deputy MLRO, supporting the MLRO with suspicious activity reports and external SARs.
- Act as a liaison for the U.S. Conflicts team and supervise London-based analysts handling U.S. Conflicts issues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and practices.
- Serve as the firm's Anti-Bribery & Corruption Officer, monitoring the Gifts and Hospitality register and advising on related matters.
- Act as the firm's Sanctions Officer, advising on potential sanctions issues.
- Support the MLRO and Director of Risk during regulatory audits and visits, ensuring findings are actioned.
- Supervise the Business Acceptance Manager in preparing documentation for the annual AML Risk Assessment and Independent AML audit.
- Develop relationships with other business services functions to facilitate co-operation and knowledge sharing.
- Organize and present training on risk topics as necessary.
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, considering applicable regulatory requirements and the 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.
- 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 within the risk management team, fostering co-operation, support, and knowledge sharing.
Skills
- Conflicts resolution
- AML
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption
- Sanctions
- Risk management
- Team management
- Communication
- Project management
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Location
- U.K.
- Ireland
- Dubai
- Liverpool
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Director level
- Experience of ABA Conflicts rules and resolution will be a strong advantage
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.