At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee business acceptance performance and drive process improvements in a global law firm.
- Company: Join a prestigious global law firm with a focus on compliance and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising business intake processes in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance, financial crime, and leading high-performing teams required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are working with a global law firm to hire a Business Acceptance Manager for their London office. In this role you will oversee the performance of the business acceptance function, managing operational workflows, resourcing, and controls while driving process improvements across new business intake.
The firm is looking for an experienced compliance professional with substantial prior experience in new business intake, financial crime, and conflicts within a law firm environment. Candidates must possess significant hands-on expertise with specialised intake software and proven experience leading and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will combine strong organisational skills with the confidence, interpersonal agility, and commercial mindset needed to influence senior stakeholders and deliver meticulous risk management in a fast-paced environment.
The responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the performance of the business acceptance team against internal policies, practices, and service level agreements.
- Managing resourcing and work allocation across the department, assigning matters based on team capacity and developmental goals.
- Partnering with internal conflicts, financial crime, and legal teams to address evolving regulatory requirements and serve as a point of escalation.
- Acting as a key stakeholder in the continuous optimisation, design, and management of business intake systems and workflows.
- Collaborating with internal talent teams to ensure rigorous risk management oversight during lateral recruitment processes.
- Advising fee earners and business operations as a trusted internal subject matter expert on onboarding procedures.
- Partnering with internal learning academies to design and deliver effective compliance training for team members and the wider firm.
- Driving operational innovation across onboarding processes to enhance service efficiency and support business growth.
Please apply today to register your interest in this position.
Business Acceptance Manager in City of London employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
AJ FOX COMPLIANCE offers a dynamic and supportive work environment within a leading international law firm in London, where you can thrive as a Professional Indemnity Risk Counsel. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to a culture of excellence and integrity. The firm's commitment to best practice standards ensures that you will be part of a team that values quality and compliance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
