New Business Acceptance Manager

• Oversight of PSL’s Business Acceptance procedures, including all aspects of conflict checks, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, and sanctions legislation, obtaining client due diligence information and maintenance of the records/details of the clients and their active matters
• The identification, analysis and management of compliance risks within the firm, and the development and implementation of appropriate policies, processes and procedures
• Conducting matter reviews for PSL Consultants on an ad hoc basis
• Analysing changes in regulatory environments and developing recommendations on adapting existing Risk & Compliance programs accordingly
• Assisting with liaising with the firm’s regulatory bodies, external Risk & Compliance consultants and conducting investigations when required
• Acting as a subject matter expert on regulatory issues impacting the business and providing guidance to the firm on issues of Risk & Compliance

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the legal industry and the SRA’s Standards and Regulations, including those relating to conflicts, complaints and transparency
• Knowledge and understanding of the AML/CTF regime (including applicable LSAG guidance for the legal sector), UK sanctions legislation and all aspects of PSL’s Business Acceptance procedures
• Strong team player, collaborating effectively to support the shared objectives of the Risk & Compliance team
• Proven experience in a law firm Risk & Compliance function
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with the firm’s staff, partners and other stakeholders
• Experience of working with electronic verification providers and an understanding of False Positives/ongoing Sanctions and PEPs checks
• Experience of working with LEAP Practice Management software system or similar (training will be available)

An International Compliance Association (“ICA”) qualification is preferred

• Private medical cover
• A lump sum death in service benefit
• Income protection cover
• Pension