Job Description:

Job information Financial Crime Adviser (French Speaking) from the Company Herbert Smith Freehills, this latest Financial Crime Adviser (French Speaking) job vacancy is located in the city London located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Support field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years. We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed. We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours. Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Primary Objectives:

• Acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to the Firm on its financial crime regulatory obligations, Although part of the London team this role will have a primary focus on supporting the Paris and Luxembourg offices. As part of this, the individual will be responsible for undertaking regulatory AML processes such as client due diligence (CDD), risk assessments, monitoring and reporting - with an ability to work on more complex and higher risk clients and matters.

Key Internal Relationships:

• Director of NBI - West
• Head of Financial Crime, Advisory
• Senior Financial Crime Manager
• Risk and Compliance Advisor, Paris
• Regional Practice Group Heads, Sector Leads and Client Relationship Partners
• Partners, Lawyers, PAs and Business Service Members
• Conflicts and Matter Management teams in NBI

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acting as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to the partnership and fee-earners on financial crime issues arising from each distinct piece of new business. This includes the application of relevant legislation, regulations and policy in the context of the firm's new business.

Liaising with the Practice Teams (where necessary) to:

• Analyse and advise on the risks arising from the on boarding of new clients and matters, including higher risk and more complex business.
• Advising key stakeholders on the financial crime & reputational risks arising from complex new business. Both leading and supporting stakeholders in their decision making process.
• Can carry out detailed CDD research on clients using a variety of different research tools including the analysis of structure charts and other materials to fully understand the ownership and control structure of the client - including on more complex clients and structures.
• Liaising with the other New Business Intake teams to ensure a joined up and efficient process for the fee earners and PA's.
• Has a team-first mindset and is able to support more junior members of the team with queries and in their on-going development.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Candidates should have an undergraduate degree (law degree desirable but not essential) and have at least 3 years' financial crime compliance experience in the regulated sector.
• Is a fluent French speaker and has a comprehensive understanding of written French
• Has the ICA AML Diploma or is willing to undertake it (sponsored by the firm). An ability to handle complex and confidential matters, with total discretion
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Ability to prioritise workload and help manage the team's global workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a team and support more junior members.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Keywords : London jobs
Closed Date : 2025-11-30