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Deputy Head of Risk – International Law Firm (6-Month FTC)Ryder Reid Legal • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deputy Head of Risk – International Law Firm (6-Month FTC)

Deputy Head of Risk – International Law Firm (6-Month FTC)

Ryder Reid Legal • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
9 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

An international law firm with a strong global presence is seeking a Deputy Head of Risk to join its Risk Management team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior offering the opportunity to operate at the centre of the firm’s AML and financial crime function during a period of strategic change.


Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will act as a key subject matter expert, supporting the delivery of AML frameworks while advising on complex risk and compliance matters across the business.


The Role

  • Take a lead role in overseeing AML and financial crime processes across the firm
  • Act as a key escalation point for complex business acceptance and onboarding matters
  • Provide expert guidance to partners and stakeholders on AML, financial crime and sanctions issues
  • Support senior leadership, including the MLRO, on regulatory matters and external engagement where required
  • Contribute to firmwide risk assessments, audits and ongoing enhancement of compliance frameworks


About You

  • Extensive experience within AML, financial crime or risk in a legal or professional services environment
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK AML regulations and regulatory expectations
  • Experience operating at a senior level, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders across the business
  • Proven ability to assess complex risk issues and provide clear, commercial solutions
  • Experience supporting audits, risk assessments or regulatory reviews


Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.


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