Financial Crime Policy Expert

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About the Role

Herbert Smith Freehills is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Policy to join our Financial Crime Team in Sydney. This pivotal role will focus on providing expert advice and support on financial crime regulatory obligations, ensuring the Firm's compliance with applicable AML/CTF and Sanctions Laws.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive financial crime policies for APAC, aligning with laws and best practices.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture aligned with global firm values.
  • Provide expert advice and ensure compliance with AML/CTF and sanctions regulations.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor financial crime regulations and ensure firm compliance.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and maintain relationships.
  • Develop and deliver staff training on financial crime risks and controls.
  • Oversee financial crime controls, incident management, and reporting to senior management.
  • Manage regulatory enquiries, audits, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on governance, assurance, and regulatory engagement, preferably within the financial services or legal industry.
  • Proven experience in a financial crime advisory role within a legal or financial services environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive financial crime compliance frameworks and policies.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic and global environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and international sanctions regimes.
  • Self-motivated individual with strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to empower and engage the team.
  • Change advocate leading the team to think differently and challenge the status quo to strive to be the leading firm on financial crime.
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong commercial and market awareness.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to provide support to others.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • We're a world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation.
  • We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

About Us

Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be awarded Law Firm of the Year, Australia (Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2021), Most Innovative International Law Firm, Asia Pacific (Financial Times Awards 2019 & 2020), and Winner of the Minds Count Annual Award for Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative 2019.

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