Investigation Officer - Anti Money Laundering

Permanent
Full time - flexible working may be considered
35 hours per week
circa £36,000 per annum based on knowledge, skills and experience
Birmingham
Regulation

Our Anti Money Laundering Investigations (AML) Team is looking for an Investigation Officer to join its ranks.

The specialist team focuses on conduct investigation files, where potential allegations can be brought in respect of breaches of the relevant Money Laundering Regulations. This is a high-profile area of work, which is supported by the Chief Executive. The Investigation Officer role will give you an ability to specialise within the field of anti-money laundering and associated misconduct at law firms.

The matters you will have conduct of will have a majority aspect of AML issues associated with them but may also include other regulatory breaches of the former SRA Handbook and Codes of Conduct and new Standards and Regulations, and do include some of the SRA’s most high-profile and complex investigations.

This role is particularly suitable for someone with existing or previous experience of an Investigation Officer role, or anti-money laundering/compliance role.

However, we are open to applications from those who can demonstrate the essential criteria as listed below. 

The Team

The team works collaboratively with the SRA’s forensic investigations department, Legal & Enforcement, General Counsel and external advisers, to develop investigation strategies on complex matters. The team has dedicated principal/senior legal adviser support on matters, where required, and regularly liaises with external agencies such as the National Crime Agency, Financial Conduct Authority and the Police. This leads to opportunities to work collaboratively on strategies and develop ‘best practice’ and future learning opportunities.

The team strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment. We value training and the discussion of cases between investigation officers and other stakeholders, such as our colleagues in the AML Project Thematic Team who conduct pro-active AML focused visits on law firms the SRA regulates.

Owing to the increased scrutiny by OPBAS (The Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision; a new regulator set up by the government to strengthen the UK’s AML supervisory regime and ensuring we provide consistently high standards of AML supervision), we continue to strive to meet standards imposed on us by OPBAS and the statutory Regulations.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday 26 January 2020 at 23:55.

Should you wish to find out more or discuss this role further then please feel free to contact a member of the Recruitment team who can assist - recruitment@sra.org.uk

Essential

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience of successfully leading and investigating complex and multiple issue cases;

• Experience of working within the AML or compliance forum;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, inclusive of drafting complex documents to a high standard;

• Ability to digest and analyse large volumes of information;

• Experience of influencing and constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation knowledge and processes, specifically in relation to matters with a wholly or significant AML issue.

The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Vacancy closing date: 26/01/2020, 23:55

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.

 We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.