Financial Crime Lawyer

The Risk Department provides support to the firm's Senior Management and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct, sets a healthy risk culture and complies with its legal and regulatory requirements. The Financial Crime team sits within the department as a sub-set, working closely with the Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) and with regional in-house lawyers spread throughout the network, as well as with the central Risk team in the UK.,

• Support ing the Head of Financial Crime in ensuring compliance relating to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), illegal tax benefits, and other relevant requirements.
• Mentoring the other financial crime team members and risk team members supporting financial crime compliance including the Financial Crime Analyst and the relevant analysts in BAU. Including developing and delivering regular training to the Financial Crime team and BAU.
• Attending the Financial Crime and Sanctions Committees of the firm which meet regularly or as required to discuss key topics and ensure the firm manages risks arising appropriately.
• Helping d evelop , maintain , and communicate policies and templates that set firm standards for complying with AML, ABC, and other financial crimes related regulatory requirements imposed by the United Kingdom, European Union, Hong Kong, China Singapore, the UAE and all other jurisdictions as required for the firm .
• Assisting in develop ing processes designed to comply with regulatory requirements and respond to business need . Example processes include identifying matters and clients that fall within the scope of the relevant legislation, conducting client and matter due diligence as part of the intake process and at appropriate intervals , ensuring complete records are kept and that AML audits are conducted.
• Responding to and assisting BAU in responding to queries from clients, lawyers and other firm staff relating to AML and financial crime processes and procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of guidance materials and training for lawyers and other firm staff, and provide training in person and online at appropriate intervals.
• Monitor regulatory updates and guidance and receive feedback on compliance operations from lawyers and staff.
• Other risk and compliance related projects as required ., Unequivocal commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of firm and client information.
Business Services Competencies Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assist ing them to fulfil their career aspirations. The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:
• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client/Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness
  
  Qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with experience in an international law firm .
• Working knowledge of the U.K. Money Laundering, Terrorists Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017, the Legal Sector Affinity Group's Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector, and other regulatory materials relevant to the firm's compliance obligations.
• Experience in managing risk within a professional services firm.
• Excellent ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, driving action and challenging inaction.
• Strong partnership abilities; skilled in influencing and motivating others especially senior leaders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation development and delivery
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• A strong service focus with the need to listen and understand the essential requirements of different areas of the firm.
• Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries at all levels.
• Availability to travel.