Join JMW’s Risk & Compliance team as our AML Compliance Lead
We’re looking for an experienced compliance professional to manage firm-wide AML policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with UK AML and sanctions legislation. You’ll provide expert guidance on complex financial crime issues, support fee earners, and deliver training across the firm.

The role will be primarily based in Manchester, with occasional travel to our Liverpool and London offices as required.

Why JMW?

• We offer a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• You will have opportunities to influence and improve compliance processes.
• There is room to grow in the team and progress in your career.
• Hybrid working (1 day a week remote) is available. 

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-level education.
• Minimum 4 years’ AML/Compliance experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations, sanctions legislation, and regulatory guidance.
• Experience beyond KYC and onboarding processes.
• A proactive approach and commitment to developing expertise in AML and wider compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and update the firm-wide AML risk assessment using data from file reviews, onboarding, client/matter assessments, AML software, and regulatory guidance.
• Enhance AML policies, processes, and systems.
• Collaborate with IT to improve file-opening workflows and electronic ID verification.
• Support fee earners with complex client due diligence, including reputational and sanctions checks.
• Assist MLRO and deputy MLRO with internal suspicious activity reports and potentially external reports.
• Deliver AML training and provide compliance support for escalated screening alerts.
• Review client/matter risk assessments and identify knowledge gaps.
• Build strong relationships with partners, fee earners, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing clients to ensure ongoing compliance.

Working for JMW  

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.