Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.
As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition
The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategic Management:
For UK, US and EMEA, supporting the strategic development and implementation of financial crime policies, standards, and procedures, maintaining their currency and alignment with relevant laws, regulations and industry best practices.
Working with the leadership team, foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the global team, aligned with the firm's values and strategic objectives.
AML/CTF and Sanctions Advisory:
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Regulatory Compliance and Liaison:
Training and Awareness Programs:
Monitoring, Reporting, and Incident Management:
Regulatory Enquiries and Documentation:
Advise the Firm on all regulatory enquiries, audits, and surveys, ensuring consistency in responses.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
At least 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on Policy, Advisory, Risk, Compliance and regulatory engagement, preferably within the financial services industry
Competencies
Team
General Counsel and Risk
Full time
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
