The Anti Money Laundering (AML) Manager will lead and manage AML team members in the US time zone. The AML Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with Global AML and Sanctions policies and  business intake processes. The role will also involve : reviewing and improving internal processes and best practices related to AML compliance; reviewing and understanding changes to AML rules imposed by relevant AML regulators; and working with the Global AML team

Responsibilities :

• Thorough understanding of the applicable AML rules and requirements, and Dentons’ policies and procedures in relation to AML and sanctions, with a view to improving and strengthening internal controls when required.
• Obtain Client Due Diligence (CDD) documents from clients to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements in the various jurisdictions in which Dentons operates
• Initiate problem recovery and correction strategies and take steps to prevent and reduce further reoccurrences.
• Investigate AML risk related concerns and assess areas of due diligence as required
• Conduct AML client and matter risk assessments (as applicable)
• Perform due diligence research on clients using Accuity, Dun and Bradstreet and other AML specific investigative tools
• Be a point of escalation in the process and handle more complex issues along with the OGC in US region and other regions
• Manage the review and approval of new matters and clients
• Advise on a wide range of AML related queries from Partners and Fee Earners
• Assist with internal and external AML audits, co-ordinating remediation and recommending changes of policy.
• Draft AML and sanctions policies and procedures
• Provide a 'concierge' service to partners at the firm by liaising with clients directly on AML issues, either in person, on the phone or in writing
• Assists with AML investigations and reporting Suspicious Activity Reports (where applicable)
• Manage and advise on policies for working together arrangements with other verein members
• Assists with enhancements to AML workflow on Dentons Open
• Work with Global AML team on process and system improvement as well as policy and process changes
• Manage and deal with high risk client engagements
• Advise on global reputational risks relevant to new clients and matters
• Assists on projects supporting the Global Head of AML and Sanctions and Compliance / Global AML and Sanctions Manager
• Day to day responsibility for managing the AML Team members in the US time zone and ensuring the team works efficiently and effectively to review and clear new business as quickly as possible
• Ensures members of the AML Team communicate effectively with all stakeholders and AML service users and offer proactive, timely and useful assistance
• Chair the AML Team meetings and providing ongoing training to the AML Team on latest AML laws, developments, policies and procedures and the new business intake system
• Reporting on KPIs and ensuring the team are meeting the relevant KPIs in relation to matter opening (relevant to AML)
• Overall management of the AML workflow for the US and global (as applicable) including prioritising the work efficiently
• Supervise, motivate, coach and mentor team members in their professional development
• Conduct audits of AML teams to ensure compliance with local and global policies
• Perform appraisal meetings, salary reviews and approve promotions as part of the annual reviews
• Manage team resources as needed, including approval for new hires, replacements
• Liaise with team members who may be subject to long term leave
• Liaise with HR in relation to performance reviews and performance issues
• Decide on requirements and approval of overtime
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position

Requirements

Personal Skills and Attributes :

Benefits

Work from home