- Work with senior leadership, the board, and key regulators
- Foster a strong compliance culture
- Lead and influence in a prestigious legal setting
About the organisation:
Anthony Harper is a well-established national law firm with offices in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Ōtautahi/Christchurch. They provide specialist legal advice across a range of disciplines, partnering with clients to understand their legal and business needs. Grounded by their 150-year heritage, they're committed to bringing the right people to their clients, using their expertise to focus on solutions, not problems.
Great people working together to bring kirirtaki (clients) the outcomes they are looking for means they work hard to foster a supportive culture that provides professional satisfaction and growth for everyone at the firm. They're committed to having an open work environment where everyone’s voice and vision is heard, and where everyone can feel included and has equal access to opportunities. This is important to Anthony Harper as having a range of perspectives enables them to make better decisions, give better advice and be a workplace of choice that recognises the unique potential of all.
About the role:
Due to a recent retirement, there has been an opportunity to reassess the organisation's future needs and refine the role’s scope, with a strong emphasis on AML.
This is a pivotal position that will see you owning the firms AML programme, leading the second line of defence, working closely with senior leadership, partners, and engaging directly with key regulatory bodies. You will have a strategic voice in shaping the compliance approach, providing expert insights to the board, and working with the AML escalation committee. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining robust processes, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and fostering a strong compliance culture across the firm.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced AML compliance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is adept at balancing regulatory requirements with commercial realities.
If you are a pragmatic thinker who values collaboration and wants to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AML compliance, assurance, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to take a risk-based approach to compliance.
A self-starter, and someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, you will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels. Your experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing policies and procedures will be essential in maintaining a robust compliance framework.
You could currently be working in the financial services sector and looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience in a different industry or make a greater impact in a smaller organisation.
You will also ideally have:
- Experience and sound knowledge of assurance, AML compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to relate well with authors, clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
Please note all applications will be acknowledged electronically. Applications for this role close on Friday the 14th of March.
