Senior Financial Crime Advisor

Company: Taylor Root
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Advisor, Financial Crime Policy & Advisory (UK, US & EMEA) | 12-Month FTC | London

Law Firm

We are partnering with a leading international Law Firm to recruit a Senior Advisor, Financial Crime Policy & Advisory on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a highly visible role supporting stakeholders across the UK, US and EMEA, with a focus on strengthening financial crime frameworks and ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

This opportunity would suit an experienced financial crime professional with a strong background in AML advisory, policy development, regulatory change, and financial crime risk management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advisory support on AML and broader financial crime matters across the business.
  • Lead the development, review and enhancement of financial crime policies, procedures and controls.
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across the UK, US and EMEA, assessing business impacts and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Conduct financial crime and AML risk assessments, identifying emerging risks and control enhancements.
  • Support the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of financial crime frameworks and governance arrangements.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to embed regulatory requirements and best practice into business processes.
  • Contribute to strategic regulatory change projects and financial crime initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

About You

  • Experience within AML or financial crime advisory.
  • Strong understanding of AML regulations and wider financial crime compliance requirements.
  • Experience developing and maintaining policies, frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Proven ability to assess regulatory change and translate requirements into practical solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior decision-makers.
  • Commercially minded, analytical and solutions-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

  • A broad international remit spanning the UK, US and EMEA.
  • Significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
  • The opportunity to influence financial crime policy and framework development.
  • A collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • 12-month fixed-term contract based in London.

Apply now or reach out to Zali Oulton at zalioulton@taylorroot.com

Posted: September 19th, 2026