Aml Investigation Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Solicitors Regulation Authority

Solicitors Regulation Authority
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3 weeks ago

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Description
Contract Type
Permanent

  • Working Pattern
Full time - flexible working may be considered

  • Working Hours
35 hours

  • Salary
£36,293 per annum

  • Location Options
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham

  • Function Type
Investigations

We are looking to recruit an AML Investigation Officer to join our growing AML Directorate and AML Investigations Team. The role will be a hybrid model from our Cube location in Birmingham.

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About the role and the team
We are looking for one Anti Money Laundering Investigation Officer to join our AML Investigations team.

This specialist team focuses on conduct investigation files, where potential allegations can be brought in respect of breaches of the relevant and sanctions regime.

This is a high-profile and fast-moving area of work.


As an AML Investigation Officer, the matters you will have conduct of will primarily have AML issues associated with them but may also include other regulatory breaches and do include some of the SRA's most high-profile and complex investigations.

Collating and analysing complex information, you will be responsible for making fair and proportionate decisions based on the SRA's Enforcement Strategy.

You will also be regularly writing reports and letters to a high standard, which are evidence based and demonstrate sound analytical skills, as well as presenting cases to our new increased fining powers surgeries (where the recommended fine can now be up to £25,000 for recognised bodies and sole practitioners).


The AML team is responsible for providing consistently high standards of AML supervision as directed by OPBAS and statutory regulations.

The team provides a collaborative and supportive environment.

We value training and the discussion of cases between Investigation Officers and other stakeholders, such as our colleagues in the AML Proactive Supervision Team, who conduct proactive AML focused inspections and reviews of overall AML and sanctions compliance at law firms the SRA regulates.


What we are looking for

  • Experience of successfully leading and investigating complex and multiple issue cases
  • Experience of working within the AML or compliance forum
  • Excellent communication skills, inclusive of drafting complex documents to a high standard
  • Ability to digest and analyse large volumes of information
  • Experience of influencing and constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation knowledge, processes and outcomes, specifically in relation to matters with a wholly or significant AML issue

What's in it for you

  • Opportunity to specialise within the field of antimoney laundering and associated misconduct at law firms
  • Work collaboratively with other SRA teams, such as Forensic Investigations (who conduct onsite inspections in the most serious and complex investigations), Intelligence and Legal & Enforcement, as well external agencies, such as NCA, FCA and the Police
  • Develop your career in antimoney laundering and receive specialist training, including the opportunity to complete an ICA Certificate in AML
  • Play a part in developing 'best practice' and learning opportunities
  • Protect the Public and enforce high professional standards by engaging with regulated firms and individuals as well as members of the Public
  • Variety of case holding where no one case is the same
There are opportunities to develop your career and progress within the directorate.


Useful and additional information
There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.


This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.


To apply
Interviews are planned to take place in late April.

  • The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.

We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation.

We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation


Vacancy closing date:

14/04/2023, 09:00

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
**Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in goo
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