Contract Financial Crime Manager

TLT are seeking experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and Senior Financial Crime/Compliance professionals who are immediately available for their next contract role. This position is fully remote, offered on an initial 3‑month contract, paid on a day‑rate basis via an Umbrella Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
  • Receive, review and assess internal SARs submitted by employees.
  • Determine whether knowledge or suspicion of money laundering, terrorist financing or proliferation financing exists.
  • Decide whether an external SAR should be submitted to the NCA and submit reports where required.
  • Maintain clear and accurate records of all internal and external SARs and the rationale for decisions taken.
• Regulatory & Legal Compliance
  • Ensure the firm complies with relevant financial crime legislation and regulations, including AML, CTF, sanctions and fraud‑prevention requirements.
  • Act as the firm’s primary liaison with law enforcement and other authorities regarding suspicious activity.
  • Support the Money Laundering Compliance Officer in maintaining appropriate governance, oversight, policies, and regulatory engagement.
• Systems, Controls & Oversight
  • Provide expert oversight and guidance on financial crime risks including high‑risk clients, matters and transactions.
  • Support the firm’s approach to sanctions compliance, and the prevention of anti‑bribery and corruption (ABC), tax evasion and fraud.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development, testing and enhancement of financial crime systems and controls.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in AML, financial crime or compliance roles within a regulated environment (legal, financial services or professional services).
• Strong working knowledge of UK money laundering regulations and associated guidance.
• Proven experience assessing suspicious activity and making defensible, risk‑based decisions.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and professional integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels.

Desirable

• Previous experience acting as MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
• Relevant professional training or qualifications in AML or financial crime.
• Experience liaising with regulators, law enforcement or supervisory bodies.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com.