Job Description

What we will offerWe will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.You can expect:

• A Competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies
• Life assurance, Private health and Dental care for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• Tech, cycle and electric car schemes
• The opportunity to support the firm\'s charity through volunteering leave
• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.

Team StructureThe Business Acceptance team is based in Stephenson Harwood\'s London, Hong Kong and Singapore offices. The Head of Business Acceptance sits in London, along with the Senior AML and Sanctions Manager, three Senior Compliance Officers and twelve Compliance Officers. The Business Acceptance team which spans Hong Kong and Singapore consists of a Business Acceptance Manager, a Senior Compliance Officer, three Compliance Officers and a Compliance Assistant.Main ResponsibilitiesThe role primarily involves the day-to-day management of the client onboarding and matter opening workflow handled by the Business Acceptance team. However, as a Senior Compliance Officer you will also be involved in workload management and mentoring colleagues. In practice, this will involve:

• Acting as the first point of escalation for queries from (mostly) APAC team members on how to approach issues that have arisen on tasks they are dealing with. These could be related to conflicts, AML, CDD, Intapp, billing / third party payors etc.
• Ensuring that work is allocated fairly among the team, and that turnaround times on individual tasks are met by Compliance Officers. Where needed, you will support colleagues in prioritising competing demands.
• Identifying and resolving any issues (technical or otherwise) which affect the general file opening and / or client onboarding workflow.

The role will also include handling a share of the team\'s workload, which generally involves:

• Analysing conflict search results to identify potential regulatory and/or commercial conflicts and facilitating their resolution, including discussions with partners and fee earners.
• Managing incoming requests for new client and new matter openings.
• Researching new clients for CDD purposes and assisting fee-earners in obtaining the information and documentation required for this purpose.
• Implementing and maintaining information barriers.
• Conducting sanctions screenings and liaising with internal SMEs to resolve any sanctions issues that may arise with clients or matters.
• Working closely with other business support functions, including IT and Accounts.

In addition to the daily compliance and file opening workflow, the successful candidate will be
expected to:

• Provide a second senior point of contact to the business, alongside the Business Acceptance Manager, on complex compliance-related queries.
• Assist with Business Acceptance policy drafting and review.
• Deliver Business Acceptance training to fee earners, support staff and internally within the Business Acceptance team.
• Assist with the project management of upgrades to Intapp Open, including testing of any changes and maintaining an ongoing review of the system functionality.
• Assist with lateral hire searches.

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.Attributes/Skills Required

• Solid understanding of AML and conflicts rules applicable in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates.
• Pragmatic, commercial and lateral thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with widely used vendors such as Orbis, Accuity and equivalents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the gravitas to support taking the lead in discussions with partners, fee earners and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
• A team-first attitude and a commitment to achieving results in a timely, efficient manner.
• Experience of using Intapp Open and Walls.
• Ability to work under time pressure and prioritise effectively to meet multiple deadlines.
• A desire to build on existing knowledge and proactively contribute to changes in team processes and procedures.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm\'s strategy and business needs.About the FirmWith 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients\' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.
We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.Our valuesIndividuality
We encourage creativity and develop talent.Commitment
To be the best and deliver the highest standard.Teamwork
We work together to build close, long-term relationshipsStraight talking
We say what we mean and do what we say.These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.Our vision into 2026To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.
This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character \xe2\x80\x93 the attributes we want to see from all of our people. That\'s how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

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