Global AML Manager: United States

The Anti Money Laundering (AML) Manager will lead and manage AML team members in the US time zone. The AML Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with Global AML and Sanctions policies and business intake processes. The role will also involve: reviewing and improving internal processes and best practices related to AML compliance; reviewing and understanding changes to AML rules imposed by relevant AML regulators; and working with the Global AML team

Responsibilities:

• Thorough understanding of the applicable AML rules and requirements, and Dentons’ policies and procedures in relation to AML and sanctions, with a view to improving and strengthening internal controls when required.
• Obtain Client Due Diligence (CDD) documents from clients to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in the various jurisdictions in which Dentons operates
• Initiate problem recovery and correction strategies and take steps to prevent and reduce further reoccurrences.
• Investigate AML risk related concerns and assess areas of due diligence as required
• Conduct AML client and matter risk assessments (as applicable)
• Perform due diligence research on clients using Accuity, Dun and Bradstreet and other AML specific investigative tools
• Be a point of escalation in the process and handle more complex issues along with the OGC in US region and other regions
• Manage the review and approval of new matters and clients
• Advise on a wide range of AML related queries from Partners and Fee Earners
• Assist with internal and external AML audits, co-ordinating remediation and recommending changes of policy.
• Draft AML and sanctions policies and procedures
• Provide a 'concierge' service to partners at the firm by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing
• Assists with AML investigations and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports (where applicable)
• Manage and advise on policies for working together arrangements with other verein members
• Assists with enhancements to AML workflow on Dentons Open
• Work with Global AML team on process and system improvement as well as policy and process changes
• Manage and deal with high risk client engagements
• Advise on global reputational risks relevant to new clients and matters
• Assists on projects supporting the Global Head of AML and Sanctions and Compliance/Global AML and Sanctions Manager
• Day to day responsibility for managing the AML Team members in the US time zone and ensuring the team works efficiently and effectively to review and clear new business as quickly as possible
• Ensures members of the AML Team communicate effectively with all stakeholders and AML service users and offer proactive, timely and useful assistance
• Chair the AML Team meetings and providing ongoing training to the AML Team on latest AML laws, developments, policies and procedures and the new business intake system
• Reporting on KPIs and ensuring the team are meeting the relevant KPIs in relation to matter opening (relevant to AML)
• Overall management of the AML workflow for the US and global (as applicable) including prioritising the work efficiently
• Supervise, motivate, coach and mentor team members in their professional development
• Conduct audits of AML teams to ensure compliance with local and global policies
• Perform appraisal meetings, salary reviews and approve promotions as part of the annual reviews
• Manage team resources as needed, including approval for new hires, replacements
• Liaise with team members who may be subject to long term leave
• Liaise with HR in relation to performance reviews and performance issues
• Decide on requirements and approval of overtime
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

• At least 5 years or more AML/Risk or compliance experience working in a law firm or a professional services environment
• A good knowledge of relevant compliance rules and regulations, including (but not limited to), anti-money laundering legislations, UN/UK/US/EU Sanctions Regulations, and other international laws and regulations).
• At least 3 years’ experience with people management is required
• Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills.
• Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate.
• Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents.
• Analyse issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues.
• Able to use Intapp Open and other new business intake systems
• Able to communicate persuasively and effectively by telephone, in writing and in person and deal with situations of conflict effectively, professionally and sensitively.
• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to law firms.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Business international level of English – both written and verbal
• Able to keep all general administration up-to-date and under control
• Strong legal research skills

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player
• Able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
• Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration
• Able to make decisions and remain calm while under pressure – particularly when dealing with difficult situations
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
• Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organisational setting
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, ensuring continuous systems and process improvement
• Reflect the Firms values and helps promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles
• Be a team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus
• Demonstrable experience of managing effective relationships with third parties
• Understanding and experience of business continuity requirements and implementations
• Drive out decisions and recommendations
• Independent, pro-active way of working
• Able to demonstrate excellent customer/client facing skills
• Able to effectively negotiate with and influence colleagues and others to achieve a successful outcome
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution
• Has commercial awareness and understands the business value required from IT investments
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, consistency and quality
• Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, prioritizing tasks where appropriate and ensuring complete 'follow through' on operational issues
• Adept in responding to challenges and issues as they arise
• Able to multi-task
• Extensive experience of working with layers of engagement and approval
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and projects in a collective and collaborative manner

Work from home