Supervisor, Business Acceptance

Job TitleSupervisor, Business AcceptanceLocationGlasgowDescriptionAt Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. Witha global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complexchallenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinctstrength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financialservices. Our people work on market-leading matters that driveinnovation, growth, and transformation around the world.For AshurstPerkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?Flexible work optionsHealth and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discountedcorporate health plansCareer advancement - client secondment opportunities, globalopportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programsThe Opportunity:Working as part of our global Risk & Compliance function, theBusiness Acceptance team is responsible for ensuring the firm isprotected from reputational, legal, and commercial risks. Thisincludes analysing all new clients and matters to identify and resolvelegal and commercial conflicts of interest, ensuring compliance withanti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF)obligations, meeting international regulatory requirements forsanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs), and client-relatedadverse media.This is a Supervisor position within the team, combining hands-onrisk and compliance delivery with day-to-day leadership of Analystsand Senior Analysts. The role involves preparing detailed riskassessments, navigating complex client structures, and engagingconfidently with Partners and Senior Management. Alongside thistechnical work, the Supervisor will drive quality standards, leadtraining and development, and identify opportunities for continuousimprovement across the function.The position sits within a global team with colleagues acrossGlasgow, London, Dubai, Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, andNew Zealand, working together to provide risk and conflicts clearancethat supports partners and clients alike in their pursuit of excitingdeals across the globe.The role is ideally suited to an individual with a clear andconfident communication style, strong research and analytical skills,and a desire to work collaboratively with a dynamic and motivatedteam. The successful candidate will have the ability to work wellunder pressure and the professionalism to represent the function atall levels of the firm. A legal qualification is not essential, butproblem solving, leadership, and sound judgement are key.Key responsibilities of the role include:People management - Provide day-to-day management and direction toAnalysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring efficient allocation of workacross the team and timely delivery against agreed priorities.Client verification & research- Research and verify theidentity of clients, third parties, and assets using relevantinformation sources and international databases to compiledocumentation supporting new business requests.Risk assessment & escalation- Compose detailed written riskassessments and escalations (to the MLRO and Head of FinancialCrime), encompassing money laundering, bribery, sanctions, andreputational risks with reference to sectoral, jurisdictional, andFATF-identified risk typologies.Conflicts identification & resolution- Analyse informationheld in our conflict management systems and other sources toidentify potential conflicts of interest. Liaise with partners, feeearners, and team members to resolve legal and commercial conflictsacross all practice areas worldwideThis is a full-time role on a Permanent basis, based in our Glasgowoffice with hybrid working.More information can be found in the job description attached tothe role on our careers site Careers |Ashurst Perkins CoieAbout you:The successful candidate will:Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Business, Politics,Economics, or a related discipline.A minimum of four years' experience in a Risk and Compliancefunction within professional services, ideally within a law firm orlarge corporate environment.Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF obligations and/or legalconflicts of interest.Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and analyse complexinformation using legal and business databases and search engines.#LI-HYBRID #LI-GD1