Compliance Manager - Onboarding

Job Description

Compliance Manager - Onboarding

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £90,000

Why This Role?

Are you an experienced compliance professional looking to step into a managerial role within a supportive environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm's Risk and Compliance team, where you’ll play a key role in driving regulatory adherence and shaping the evolving compliance function. With a focus on client onboarding, anti-money laundering, and risk management, this role is perfect for someone looking to lead a high-performing team while making a real impact.

What’s in It for You?

• Leadership Opportunity: Manage a central onboarding team and take ownership of key compliance processes.
• Growth Potential: Play a pivotal role in improving compliance frameworks and strengthening a high-profile compliance function.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a firm that values its people, fosters collaboration, and invests in professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home).

Key Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding: Oversee and manage the firm’s central onboarding process, ensuring it aligns with strategic priorities and internal Policies, Controls, and Procedures (PCPs).
• Team Leadership: Line manage and motivate the central onboarding team, allocating and delegating work to ensure operational efficiency.
• Compliance Oversight: Perform quality assurance checks and approvals on client and matter onboarding compliance checks. Draft escalation reports for high-risk matters.
• Training & Guidance: Provide training and ongoing support to the onboarding team while advising legal and business support teams on internal processes and procedures.
• Policy Implementation: Maintain central registers, manage the shared compliance inbox, and administer events in the annual compliance calendar.
• Collaboration: Assist the MLRO in managing compliance queries and cross-functional projects to improve compliance processes across the business.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience: At least 5 years of line management experience within a risk and compliance function, within a law firm.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of anti-money laundering regulations and obligations in the legal or financial sector.
• Prior Experience: Leading an onboarding/KYC team.
• Attention to Detail: Proven ability to work methodically with exceptional attention to detail.
• Leadership Skills: A proactive and determined individual with strong problem-solving abilities and resilience in high-pressure environments.
• Qualifications: A degree is required; AML-related qualifications are advantageous.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Ready to Lead in Compliance?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your compliance career and make an impact within a highly regarded firm, apply now to join this exciting Risk and Compliance team.