Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

KeyResponsibilities:

Leadership and Strategic Management

• ForUK,USandEMEA, supportingthestrategic development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and procedures,maintainingtheir currency and alignment with relevant laws,regulationsand industry best practices.

• Working with the leadership team,foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within theglobalteam, aligned with the firm's values and strategicobjectives

• Close collaboration with counterpartsto agree aglobal approach to the development of the firm’s AML/CTF and sanctions complianceprogram.

AML/CTF and Sanctions Advisory

• Provideexpert advice on AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

• Stay informed on legislative and regulatorychanges andprepare the firm to respond effectively.

• Oversee the provision of expert AML/CTF advice tothe Firm, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Develop andmaintainrobust AML/CTF policies and procedures.

• Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, educateand ensure the team is informed and respond accordingly.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and gap analyses toidentifypotential financial crime risks.

• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies to manage identified risks.

Regulatory Compliance and Liaison

• Monitor changes in financial crime regulations and ensure theFirm's compliance.

• Maintainand developrelationships with regulatory bodies and ensuretimelyandaccuratereportingand compliance

Training and Awareness Programs

• Incollaboration with the team,developmaterialsfortraining to enhance staff awareness and understand financial crime risks and controls.

• Promote a culture of compliance and ethicalbehaviouracross theFirm

Monitoring, Reporting, and Incident Management

• Identifyeffective financial crime controls anduplift asrequired

• Provide regular reportson compliance adherenceto senior management.

• Support the investigation and resolution of financial crime incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting.

• Provide guidance on remedial actions and lessons learned to prevent future incidents.

• Maintainaccurateand comprehensive documentation of all advisory activities.

Regulatory Enquiries and Documentation

• Advise theFirm on all regulatory enquiries, audits, and surveys, ensuring consistency in responses.

• Assistwith regulator interaction, including reporting, analysis, and report writing.

• Maintainaccurateand comprehensive documentation of all advisory activities

Qualifications,skillsand experience:

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

• Professional certifications in financial crime compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are highly desirable.

• At least 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus onPolicy, Advisory,Risk,Complianceand regulatory engagement, preferably within the financial services industry

• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive financial crime compliance frameworks and policies.

• Strong leadership skills witha track recordof building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic andglobalenvironment.

• In-depth knowledge of AML/CTFregulations and international sanctions regimes.

• Proven experience in a financial crimepolicy andadvisory role within a financial servicesor regulatedenvironment.

• Self-motivated individual with strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to empower and engage the team

• Change advocate leading the team to think differently and challenge the status quo to strive to be the leading firm on financial crime.

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong commercial and market awareness.

• Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlinesand to provide support to others

• Ability to work independently and as part of aglobalteam in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Competencies

Collaborates with others

• Contributes to the training and development of the wider Financial Crime teamand NBI

• Works well within a global team in managing workflow and sharingknow-how

• Takes ownership of projects, leads and provides guidance to team members.

• Develops innovative solutions by valuing diversity of thought,expertiseand experience.

• Brings a positive energy to the way they work and inspires this in others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

• Excellent service orientation skills.

Focuses on Clients

• Understands the importance of clients to the firm and acts with the firm’s clients in mind.

• Prioritises initiatives that will positivelyimpactthe client experience and their business.

• Has a wider understanding of the Firm and its clients' commercial needs and is able to balance these appropriately with the Firms' wider regulatory obligations.

Innovates

• Understands the Firm's existing processes andis able tosuggest and contribute to their improvement.

• Ability to use initiative and be pro-active.

• Seeks out market trends and introduces relevant ideas

Achieves results

• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done and is able workindependently with minimal guidance.

• Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meeting deadlines

• Remains focused on long termobjectivesand broad firm issues

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.