AML Manager

About this role

We are Thrings; a successful full-service law firm with sector expertise in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Development of Land, Private Client, and Business Growth. Our dedicated Business Services teams are key to how the firm runs smoothly, including corporate functions, HR, Marketing, Finance, Quality & Risk, Facilities, IT, and legal support teams.

Our teams collaborate with internal colleagues and fee-earners to deliver work for our clients in a diverse range of practice areas. We are proud to be ranked in many areas by the Legal 500 and Chambers, due to our client-centric approach.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture provides an attractive place to work, including the valuable benefit of hybrid working.

We’re seeking an AML Manager for our Quality & Risk team in our Bristol office. You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, with responsibility for leading and developing the AML function. You will have the autonomy to drive improvements, introduce new ideas, establish effective processes, and take ownership of the team's ongoing development, playing a key role in shaping how the function operates and evolves.

Day to day, you can expect your responsibilities to include

• Leading the firm's client and matter inception and centralised AML processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Managing, developing and supporting the Work Acceptance Team, promoting high performance, consistency and continuous improvement
• Overseeing AML policies, processes and controls, providing guidance on complex client due diligence, sanctions, PEPs and other AML matters
• Maintaining the quality of client and matter data, including data cleansing, reporting, auditing and supporting internal and external audits
• Managing third-party AML screening and identity verification systems, ensuring they remain effective and fit for purpose
• Driving process improvements, contribute to strategic initiatives and maintain team procedures, guidance and training

While this role is based in Bristol, it will require regular travel to Bath and Swindon, as well as occasional travel to our other offices.

About You

We’re extremely proud of the relationship we’ve built with our clients and referrers, being recognised as their trusted legal partner.

Your ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with our fee-earning teams will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service and driving successful outcomes.

You Will Have

• Prior experience of managing AML/CDD processes, client due diligence and electronic identity verification within a law firm or financial services environment is essential
• Expert knowledge of AML regulations with the ability to analyse complex documentation and make informed recommendations and escalations
• Proven experience of leading and developing a team
• Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships
• Degree qualified, with AML qualifications or qualified solicitor status being highly desirable

What’s On Offer

By joining Thrings you’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive firm offering a relaxed and trusting environment allowing balance between being in the office and working from home. We also offer a great working environment and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!

In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a variety of flexible benefits which can be tailored to your personal and family needs including Private Medical Insurance, , Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and much more.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

No agencies please

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