Financial Crime Advisor (London Area)

Financial Crime Specialist – French Speaker – Leading International Law Firm – London

We are working with a world-leading law firm seeking a Financial Crime Specialist to join its global Risk and Compliance team, based in London. This is a critical role with a primary focus on supporting the firm’s Paris and Luxembourg offices , acting as a trusted advisor on financial crime regulatory obligations and supporting higher-risk, complex client onboarding matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert to partners and fee-earners on financial crime and AML issues arising from new business intake.
• Conduct detailed client due diligence (CDD) and risk assessments, particularly for higher-risk or complex clients and structures.
• Provide advice on financial crime and reputational risks, supporting key stakeholders in their decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with Practice Groups, Conflicts, and Matter Management teams to ensure a seamless new business intake process.
• Help train and support junior members of the team, promoting a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Key Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (law degree desirable but not essential).
• At least 3 years’ financial crime compliance experience within the regulated sector (law firm or financial services preferred).
• Fluent French speaker with strong written and verbal skills.
• ICA Diploma in AML or willingness to complete it (sponsored by the firm).
• Strong research and analytical skills, with an ability to navigate complex structures and regulatory frameworks.
• High attention to detail, excellent commercial awareness, and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to work autonomously while also contributing to a global team environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A key role within a highly respected General Counsel and Risk team.
• The opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters with an international focus.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with excellent professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive working environment.

Take the Next Step:

If you are a financial crime specialist with strong French language skills, looking for an exciting, client-facing role within a prestigious international law firm, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Chris Simmonds at chris.simmonds@mrasearch.co.uk or call 07947857473 .