Head of Financial Crime

We are working with an elite international law firm to hire a Head of Financial Crime in London. In this role, you will lead the global financial crime compliance programme and manage a high-performing team across a complex, multi-jurisdictional platform spanning.

The firm is looking for a senior, recognised expert with extensive experience in a financial crime compliance leadership role within a law firm, professional services, or regulatory body, alongside deep technical expertise in corporate crime and multi-jurisdictional frameworks.

The responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing, and continuously improving the firm’s global compliance strategies relating to AML, terrorist financing, and sanctions.
• Managing compliance risk across diverse legal landscapes.
• Overseeing client and matter risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, and complex source of wealth or funds enquiries.
• Acting as a senior p...