This is a Supervisor/Team Leader, Risk & Compliance role with Ashurst based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Ashurst Role Seniority - mid level More about the Supervisor/Team Leader, Risk & Compliance role at Ashurst Description Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800 people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions, and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients. What makes Ashurst a great place to work? Flexible work options Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Supervisor to join our Business Acceptance team, within our Global Risk & Compliance function, on a full time, permanent basis. In this role, you will work as part of the Business Acceptance Team, to discharge the legal obligation of the firm's lawyers, in all 32 offices in which we operate, to carry out conflicts checks, financial crime and sanctions risk assessments on clients and matters at inception and on an ongoing basis. To protect the firm's lawyers from sanctions and penalties from our professional regulators and crime enforcement agencies and other regulators for failure to meet our obligations to a sufficient standard, some of the key responsibilities in this role include (but not limited): Ensuring the firm meets its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing ("AML/CTF ") obligations (and other associated requirements) worldwide. Ensuring the firm is protected from a reputational standpoint. Contributing to strategy planning for the efficient running of the team and delivery of a quality service to the wider business. Contributing to the professional development of Business Acceptance Officers and Analysts. A full job description, including a breakdown of responsibilities, can be found at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/ We are interested in hearing from people who have: Prior experience in Risk & Compliance within the professional or financial services sector. Knowledge of AML/ CTF obligations and conflicts of interest rules. Experience in line management or mentoring a team of two or more. Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Business, Politics, Economics or related discipline. Strong organisational and research skills, attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure. Ability to read and understand policy and local legislation from across the jurisdictions in which we operate. Ability to demonstrate good judgement and an inquisitive mind. Good team spirit: assist others, when necessary, with the resolution of contentious issues in a diplomatic manner. Good PC skills and experience working with Microsoft suite including Word and Excel. We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Ashurst team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ✅ Ensuring compliance ️ Protecting reputation Contributing to strategy Key Strengths Risk & Compliance experience AML/CTF knowledge Team management ️ Organisational skills Judgement and inquisitiveness PC skills A Final Note: This is a role with Ashurst not with Hatch.
