Senior Financial Crime Advisor - 12 Month FTC

A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected team within the General Counsel and Risk function, where your expertise will directly influence policy, advisory, and risk mitigation across UK, US, and EMEA regions. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day advisory support to practice groups and business units on AML/CTF and sanctions compliance matters, ensuring alignment with international regulations. • Act as an escalation point for sanctions-related issues by conducting legal analysis and advising on the application of UK, US, EU, and Australian sanctions regimes. • Assist in analysing and managing financial crime risks associated with new business opportunities and client onboarding processes. • Serve as the escalation point for unusual activity reports and complex referrals requiring expert judgement. • Drive key projects and contribute to strategic initiatives related to AML/CTF reforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams. • Support the development and implementation of robust AML/CTF policies, controls, and procedures that meet evolving regulatory requirements. Requirments: • A degree-level qualification coupled with at least four years' experience working within a regulated financial crime environment in a law firm is required for this position. • Technical expertise in applicable financial crime regulations including AML/CTF legislation across multiple jurisdictions such as UK, US, EU, OFSI, OFAC, DFAT requirements. • In-depth knowledge of international sanctions regimes along with practical understanding of regulatory expectations relevant to global operations. • Proven ability to handle complex confidential matters discreetly while maintaining high standards of integrity. • Excellent research skills combined with analytical capabilities that enable thorough investigation of financial crime risks. • Strong commercial awareness allowing you to contextualise advice within broader business objectives. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates