Deputy Head of Risk - International Law Firm (6-month FTC) - #2111426

Deputy Head of Risk - 6 Month FTC
Location: London or Liverpool (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive

An international law firm with a strong global presence is seeking a Deputy Head of Risk to join its Risk Management team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior offering the opportunity to operate at the centre of the firm's AML and financial crime function during a period of strategic change.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will act as a key subject matter expert, supporting the delivery of AML frameworks while advising on complex risk and compliance matters across the business.

The Role

• Take a lead role in overseeing AML and financial crime processes across the firm
• Act as a key escalation point for complex business acceptance and onboarding matters
• Provide expert guidance to partners and stakeholders on AML, financial crime and sanctions issues
• Support senior leadership, including the MLRO, on regulatory matters and external engagement where required
• Contribute to firmwide risk assessments, audits and ongoing enhancement of compliance frameworks

About You

• Extensive experience within AML, financial crime or risk in a legal or professional services environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK AML regulations and regulatory expectations
• Experience operating at a senior level, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders across the business
• Proven ability to assess complex risk issues and provide clear, commercial solutions
• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments or regulatory reviews

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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