Financial Crime Process Improvement Specialist - Intapp

Clyde & Co

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The TeamThe Legal & Risk Department provides support to the firm's Senior Management and to the wider business globally, to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct, sets a healthy risk culture and complies with its legal and regulatory requirements. The Financial Crime Team (FCT) sits within the department as a sub-set, working closely with the Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) and with regional in-house lawyers spread throughout the network, as well as with the central Risk team in the UK.The RoleThe Process Improvement Specialist will identify process improvement techniques to optimise and continually improve Clyde & Co's financial crime compliance programme. The role sits within the Financial Crime Team but will interact with the Continuous Business Improvement Manager in the Business Acceptance Unit and IT team. The Process Improvement Specialist will redesign and enhance our financial crime compliance processes to respond to legal and regulatory changes, policy and procedural changes and to make better use of data to align with Clyde & Co's financial crime policies, processes and controls and business objectives.The role will report to the Financial Crime Manager and will also assist the Head of Financial Crime with proposals and projects to facilitate the development of process automation and new legal technology relevant to financial crime compliance.Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Financial Crime Manager and Head of Financial Crime in delivering projects necessary for financial crime compliance, namely, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), counter-proliferation financing (CPF), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), illegal tax benefits, DAC 6, Mandatory Disclosure Rules Regulations, financial sanctions, and other relevant requirements.
As a Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for:
  • Supporting the delivery of financial crime projects, working closely with the Continuous Business Improvement Manager in the Business Acceptance Unit, the IT Team, as well as lawyers and business services teams to optimise our client and matter processes relevant to financial crime compliance.
  • Mapping, analysing and redesigning existing financial crime processes and introducing new processes, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing solutions which align with our Financial Crime policies and procedures.
  • Conducting research, data collection and analysis to support the Firm-Wide Risk Assessment in all areas of financial crime and other team projects.
  • Developing and maintaining clear process documentation, such as process maps, procedures, guides, templates and checklists to support financial crime compliance.
  • Conducting periodic testing and auditing of systems and processes.
  • Supporting the Head of Financial Crime with the identification, evaluation and adoption of technological solutions to enhance the Firm's financial crime compliance.
  • Creating and preparing reports that will enable us to identify new financial crime threats and trends.
  • Monitoring the latest trends, developments and innovations in legal technology.
  • Ensuring that we maintain data and reports to respond to financial crime related requests from our regulators and auditors.
  • Contributing to other risk and financial crime compliance related projects as required.
As a Process Improvement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Contribute to key projects which will require building relationships across Clyde & Co's different practice areas and international offices.
  • Collaborate with a new and growing team, with an opportunity to develop and input into our financial crime technology strategy.
  • Develop and enhance your skills and expertise in process improvement, legal technology and innovation in a global law firm.
  • Be part of a collaborative, friendly and diverse team of professionals who are passionate about financial crime compliance and committed to process improvement and excellence.
  • Develop financial crime process improvement and innovation and make it your own, in an environment where your ideas and skills are valued and recognised, and where you can grow and develop your career.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing IntApp for client and matter opening in an international law firm.
  • Experience of system integration in law firms is desirable.
  • A relevant degree or qualification in law, business, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience in a legal or professional services environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to collect, interpret and present data and information effectively.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and across different jurisdictions.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and independently, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and deliver high-quality results under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, and a willingness to learn and use new software and tools as required.
The FirmClyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.Our ValuesOur values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
  • Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
  • Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
  • Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
  • Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services CompetenciesClyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:

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