Senior Compliance Officer

Stephenson Harwood LLP

Dubai, UAE

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About the Role

Stephenson Harwood LLP seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in Dubai to manage client onboarding and matter opening workflows, resolve conflicts and AML issues, and supervise a team of Compliance Officers.

Key Skills for This Role

AMLConflicts ResolutionClient Due DiligenceSanctions ScreeningIntapp OpenOrbis

Responsibilities

Act as an initial point of escalation for queries from team members, whether related to conflicts, AML, CDD, Intapp, billing / third party payors or otherwise.
Manage workload by allocating work fairly and ensuring it is completed promptly and accurately.
Identify and resolve any issues (technical or otherwise) which affect the general file opening and / or client onboarding workflow.
Analyse conflict search results and resolving any regulatory and/or commercial conflicts, including via discussions with partners and fee earners.
Advise fee earners on information and documentation required to complete CDD.
Implement and maintain information barriers.
Conduct sanctions screenings and liaise with internal SMEs to resolve any sanctions issues that may arise with clients or matters.
Play a leading role in ongoing training and mentoring, especially of new joiners to the Business Acceptance team.
Ensure Compliance Officers apply a consistent approach to resolving conflicts, AML and other issues related to Business Acceptance processes.
Address day to day and ongoing resourcing issues.
Act as a senior point of contact to the business on complex queries relating to conflicts, AML and other business acceptance issues.
Assist with drafting and review of Business Acceptance policies.

Requirements

Previous experience in a business acceptance role within a law firm environment in the UK or the UAE is essential
Solid, demonstrable understanding of AML and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates
Pragmatic, commercial and lateral thinking and creative problem solving skills
A team first, can do attitude and a commitment to doing what it takes to achieve results in a timely, efficient manner
Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used vendors such as Orbis, Accuity and equivalents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the gravitas to support taking the lead in discussions with partners, fee earners and support staff
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a global team
Experience of using Intapp Open and Walls
Ability to work under time pressure and prioritise effectively to meet multiple deadlines
A desire to build on existing knowledge and proactively contribute to changes in team processes and procedures
Prior people management experience would be useful

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What We Will Offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve.
You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility.

Team Structure

The Business Acceptance team is a global team operating out of the firm's London, Singapore and Hong Kong offices.
It is led by the Head of Business Acceptance based in London, supported by an AML and Sanctions Manager, three Senior Compliance Officers and 13 Compliance Officers.

Main Responsibilities

Acting as an initial point of escalation for queries from team members, whether related to conflicts, AML, CDD, Intapp, billing / third party payors or otherwise.
Managing workload by allocating work fairly and ensuring it is completed promptly and accurately.
Identifying and resolving any issues (technical or otherwise) which affect the general file opening and / or client onboarding workflow.
Analysing conflict search results and resolving any regulatory and/or commercial conflicts, including via discussions with partners and fee earners.
Advising fee earners on information and documentation required to complete CDD.
Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
Conducting sanctions screenings and liaising with internal SMEs to resolve any sanctions issues that may arise with clients or matters.
Playing a leading role in ongoing training and mentoring, especially of new joiners to the Business Acceptance team.
Ensuring Compliance Officers apply a consistent approach to resolving conflicts, AML and other issues related to Business Acceptance processes.
Addressing day to day and ongoing resourcing issues.
Acting as a senior point of contact to the business on complex queries relating to conflicts, AML and other business acceptance issues.
Assisting with drafting and review of Business Acceptance policies.

Attributes/Skills Required

Previous experience in a business acceptance role within a law firm environment in the UK or the UAE is essential.
Solid, demonstrable understanding of AML and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
Pragmatic, commercial and lateral thinking and creative problem solving skills.
A team first, can do attitude and a commitment to doing what it takes to achieve results in a timely, efficient manner.
Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used vendors such as Orbis, Accuity and equivalents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the gravitas to support taking the lead in discussions with partners, fee earners and support staff.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
Experience of using Intapp Open and Walls.
Ability to work under time pressure and prioritise effectively to meet multiple deadlines.
A desire to build on existing knowledge and proactively contribute to changes in team processes and procedures.

About The Firm

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients.
Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.
With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across eleven offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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