Head of Onboarding

Company description:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Due to the continued success and international growth of the Firm, we are looking for a senior professional to lead our Onboarding team.
This senior role offers the challenge of leading and overseeing all aspects of client and matter onboarding in the Firm, escalation of conflicts issues and compliance with anti-money laundering legislation and sanctions.
The role will also include responsibility for critically assessing and continually evolving and improving the Firm's systems to optimise the efficiency of the work of the Onboarding Team.
Job description:
Key Responsibilities:
Leading in conflict checking, escalation, client onboarding, CDD, anti-money laundering checks, risk assessments, and sanctions checks.
Collaborating with the Firm's General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and MLRO.
Managing the teams responsible for Conflicts and Financial Crime.
Advising on complex business intake issues.
Leading system and process enhancement projects.
Ideal Candidate:
Extensive experience in leading teams at a major UK or international law firm, specifically handling conflicts, financial crime, sanctions, and risk assessments.
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks.
Strong character, resilience, and ability t...