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Stephenson Harwood
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London, Greater London
Senior Compliance Officer
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Job Description
Stephenson Harwood is a law firm with 1100+ people worldwide, including more than 180 partners. Our headquarters are in London, with 10 offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join our Risk and Compliance team The Business Acceptance team consists of the Head of Business Acceptance, a Senior Compliance Officer and six Compliance Officers based in the firm's London office. The London team works closely with the Compliance team in Hong Kong, which consists of a Senior Compliance Officer and three Compliance Officers. Main responsibilities The role primarily involves the day-to-day management of the compliance and file opening workflow handled by the Business Acceptance team. In practice, this will involve: * Acting as the first point of escalation for queries from team members on how to approach issues that have arisen on tasks they are dealing with. * Ensuring that turnaround times on individual tasks are met by the team. * Ensuring that any issues, technical or otherwise, which affect the general file opening workflow are identified and quickly resolved. The role will also include handling a share of the team's workload, which generally involves: * Analysing conflict search results to identify potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating the resolution of these, utilising Intapp Open software. * Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings. * Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining the information and documentation required for this purpose. * Implementing and maintaining information barriers * Conducting sanctions screening. * Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts. In addition to the daily compliance and file opening workflow, the successful candidate will be expected to: * Provide a second point of contact, in addition to the Head of Business Acceptance, to the business on complex compliance related queries. * Assist with compliance driven policy drafting. * Jointly oversee the Business Acceptance training programme provided to all international offices. * Assist with the project management of software upgrades linked to the Business Acceptance team, such as the upgrade of Intapp Open. Attributes / skills required * A strong understanding of AML and conflicts rules applicable in the UK and other jurisdictions in which the firm operates. * Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders within the business. * Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used data providers such as Bureau van Dijk/Orbis, Companies House and Accuity. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. * Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. * A desire to build on existing knowledge and adapt to changes in processes and procedures quickly. * Undergraduate degree is required. * Experience of using Intapp Open software is desirable. * Proven experience in an established compliance team within a law firm. This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs. Our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals. Our diverse mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service. We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves, and are valued for their strengths and unique perspectives. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams. Please note that we do not accept speculative applications from agencies.