THE ROLE

The role of the Compliance Manager - Financial Crime and Sanctions, working within the Legal, Risk Management and Compliance team, will include:

• Supporting financial crime (including but not limited to Anti Money Laundering ("AML"), Counter Terrorist Financing ("CTF") and Anti-Bribery and Corruption ("ABC)")) and sanctions compliance within DLA Piper

• Undertaking other relevant work, tasks and projects within DLA Piper as directed from time to time by their line manager

• Advising the business on financial crime, legal and regulatory issues.

This list is not exhaustive and will be supplemented with other work assigned as necessary.    

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing guidance on policy and practice as necessary to the client intake team as required from time to time. Including advising on the legislative and procedural requirements for Anti Money Laundering ("AML"), Counter Terrorist Financing ("CTF") and sanctions issues, and reviewing/approving politically exposed person and sanctions escalations

• Supporting the partners, and our people in complying with their financial crime and sanctions obligations

• Leading/coordinating the development and documenting of Anti Money Laundering ("AML"), Counter Terrorist Financing ("CTF") and sanctions policy, procedure, client due diligence standards, template documentation and other materials

• Identifying technical Anti Money Laundering ("AML"), Counter Terrorist Financing ("CTF") and sanctions and related training requirements for:

• the client intake centre;

• the Money Laundering Reporting Officers ("MLRO(s)")and MLRO alternates; the individuals or groups in the wider DLA Piper business; and working with the client intake manager and other stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate technical training/communication solutions

• Fielding Anti Money Laundering ("AML"), Counter Terrorist Financing ("CTF") and sanctions queries from whatever source and providing advice compliance and obligations as necessary.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience of anti-money laundering guidance and legislation; this includes, the FATF guidance, the EU Money Laundering Directives, Domestic ML Legislation

• Experience of dealing with external law enforcement and other government agencies

• Ability to confidently communicate complex concepts and processes in a presentation or training environment

• A proven track record in the development and application of compliance policy and procedure

• Previous experience working in a professional commercial/law environment

THE FIRM

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. 
   
We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.
   
At DLA Piper we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. For us, diversity isn't just about visible differences, it's the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual and we know it's crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued.
   
We offer exceptional career opportunities to our lawyers, aspiring graduates, and business services professionals in a truly challenging and rewarding environment.   

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION   

At DLA Piper we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. For us, diversity isn't just about visible differences, it's the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual and we know it's crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued. Read more about our D&I initiatives.

AGILE WORKING  

We are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support agile working arrangements. We recognise that our people have responsibilities and interests outside the firm and that they may need flexibility to integrate their work life and personal life.  

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING   

Please note that, in the event that we make an offer of employment to you and where local legislation permits, we may conduct pre-employment screening that can include checks relating to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.