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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The role sits within the firm’s insolvency service lines, providing embedded, chargeable specialist support directly to live insolvency appointments. As part of the leading asset recovery, restructuring and financial services teams, the Associate Director leads the delivery of first‑line financial‑crime support across engagements, working closely with Insolvency Practitioners, directors, and case teams identifying, assessing, and resolving financial-crime risks on their appointments. The role is responsible for overseeing and shaping case‑level responses where AML, sanctions, due‑diligence, or suspicious‑activity risks arise, ensuring IPs can discharge their regulatory responsibilities while maintaining momentum on complex and time‑sensitive appointments. the Associate Director is the primary escalation point for complex or sensitive matters, engaging directly with second‑line Financial Crime Compliance teams where required. We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
Job Responsibility
Act as the embedded first‑line financial‑crime specialist on insolvency and restructuring appointments, identifying, assessing, and resolving AML, sanctions, fraud, and other financial‑crime risks on complex and often time‑critical cases, while supporting Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) in meeting their regulatory obligations
Exercise delegated first‑line decision‑making authority, making case‑level judgements on client due diligence, sanctions exposure, suspicious activity, screening outcomes, and risk mitigations, escalating matters beyond mandate to the Associate Director and second‑line Financial Crime Compliance where required
Advise partners, directors, and case teams on financial‑crime strategy, analysing intelligence, documentation, and stakeholder information to identify red flags, recommend pragmatic actions, and balance regulatory compliance with commercial delivery of the appointment
Maintain rigorous compliance, governance, and documentation standards, ensuring accurate record‑keeping, audit‑ready decision rationales, and effective data and document management across live appointments, particularly in sensitive or high‑risk cases
Serve as the central escalation and coordination point for financial‑crime issues, working closely with engagement teams, legal advisers, and internal compliance specialists to prevent regulatory breaches, protect the firm’s reputation, and enable safe continuation of appointments
Requirements
Strong hands‑on experience in financial‑crime risk management, including AML, sanctions, due diligence, and suspicious‑activity matters within complex or high‑risk environments. AML, CDD diploma qualifications
Proven ability to act as an embedded first‑line specialist, making case‑level financial‑crime decisions within delegated authority
Confident adviser to IPs, partners, and case teams on live, high‑risk engagements
Sound understanding of regulatory, ethical, and escalation requirements, with strong judgement and documentation standards
Nice to have
Experience working with insolvency, restructuring, or other high‑risk advisory engagements
Confidence making and documenting risk‑based judgements in fast‑moving, ambiguous situations
Familiarity with sanctions regimes, complex ownership structures, and international risk exposure
Ability to clearly explain financial‑crime risks and decisions to non‑specialists
An interest in developing deeper technical expertise while working closely with senior stakeholders
What we offer
Core benefits including life cover, income protection and matched pension
Supporting your health with screening, dental and eye care and Doctor@Hand
Financial support through mortgage advice, will writing, investment accounts and more
Lifestyle benefits including buying holiday, bike schemes, discounts and cashback