Interim AML Manager
Posted 5 days ago by NomosFIT
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim AML Manager role at NomosFIT involves providing strategic legal and compliance support within a centralized Risk & Compliance function for a legal services platform. The position requires managing a small AML team, overseeing daily AML/KYC operations, and ensuring compliance with UK AML regulations. This high-visibility role is expected to last approximately 12 months and offers flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have significant experience in an AML management role within a law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and mentoring a small AML team (providing UK & offshore support)
- Acting as an escalation point for complex AML and onboarding matters
- Working closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure robust compliance processes
- Supporting client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
- Helping to embed best practice AML processes across the business
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in an AML-heavy management role within a law firm
- Strong understanding of UK AML regulations (MLR 2017, POCA, LSAG)
- Experience managing or supervising teams and engaging with senior stakeholders
- Relevant experience from a law firm, not solely from financial services or other regulated sectors
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
At NomosFIT we provide bespoke solutions to our clients through our exceptional pool of senior consultants, delivering strategic legal and compliance support in an efficient and flexible way. We are currently supporting a legal services platform (part of a global consulting group) on an interim Anti-Money Laundering Manager requirement, expected to last for approximately 12 months, working within a centralised Risk & Compliance function that supports a network of UK and international law firms. This will be a hands-on, high-visibility role focused on leading daily AML/KYC operations, managing a small team, and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business.
The Role:
- Managing and mentoring a small AML team (providing UK & offshore support)
- Acting as an escalation point for complex AML and onboarding matters
- Working closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure robust compliance processes
- Supporting client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
- Helping to embed best practice AML processes across the business
Experience Required:
- Significant experience in an AML-heavy management role within a law firm
- Strong understanding of UK AML regulations (MLR 2017, POCA, LSAG)
- Experience managing or supervising teams and engaging with senior stakeholders
- To be considered for this position, you must have relevant experience from a law firm, not solely from financial services or other regulated sector.
Additional Details:
- Interim assignment (Estimated 12 months)
- Flexible/fractional working could be considered (3–5 days per week)
- Largely remote, with some London presence beneficial but not strictly required
- Estimated start date latest end of April
If you're an experienced AML professional looking for a high-impact consulting position in a modern and evolving legal services environment, please apply to learn more.