Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern Full time - flexible working may be considered Working Hours 35 hours Salary £42,446 for Birmingham and Cardiff and £46,690 for London Location Options Hybrid - home based and Birmingham, Hybrid - home based and Cardiff, Hybrid - home based and London, Old Broad Street Function Type Investigations We are looking to recruit an AML Investigation Officer to join our AML Directorate and AML Investigations Team.
The role will be a hybrid model and can be based in either Birmingham, Cardiff or London.
About the role and the team We are looking for an Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Officer to join our AML Investigations team.
This specialist team focuses on investigations where potential allegations are brought in respect of breaches of the relevant Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions regime.
This is a high-profile and fast-moving area of work.As an AML Investigation Officer, the matters you will have conduct of will primarily have AML issues associated with them but may also include other regulatory breaches and do include some of the SRA's most high-profile and complex investigations.
Collating and analysing complex information, you will be responsible for making fair and proportionate decisions based on the SRA's Enforcement Strategy.
You will also be regularly writing reports and letters to a high standard, which are evidence based and demonstrate sound analytical skillsThe AML team is responsible for providing consistently high standards of AML supervision as directed by the Office for Professional Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) and statutory regulations.
The team provides a collaborative and supportive environment.
We value training and the discussion of cases between Investigation Officers and other stakeholders, such as our colleagues in the AML Proactive Supervision Team, who conduct proactive AML focused inspections and reviews of overall AML and sanctions compliance at law firms the SRA regulates.What we are looking forExperience of successfully overseeing and investigating complex and multiple issue cases/ investigations.Experience of working within AML, regulation, or compliance, or possibly someone working in the legal profession who has experience of AML requirementsExcellent communication skills, able to draft complex documents to a high standard.Ability to digest and interpret large volumes of information.Experience of influencing and constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders.Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation knowledge, processes and outcomes, particularly in relation to matters with a wholly or significant AML issueGood work management skills and resilience.What's in it for youOpportunity to specialise within the field of anti-money laundering and associated misconduct at law firms.Work collaboratively with other SRA teams, such as Forensic Investigations (who conduct onsite inspections in the most serious and complex investigations), Intelligence and Legal & Enforcement, as well external agencies, such as the NCA, FCA andthe Police.Develop your career in anti-money laundering and receive specialist trainingPlay a part in developing 'best practice' and work as part of a friendly team.
Protect the Public and enforce high professional standards by engaging with regulated firms and individuals as well as members of the Public.A varied and interesting caseholding.There are lots of opportunities to develop your career and progress within the directorate and the wider SRA.