Compliance Business Systems Lead

Compliance Business Systems Lead - Compliance Systems, AML, KYC, CTF, Regulatory Operations, System Configuration

Our leading UK law firm client are actively looking to take on a new Compliance Business Systems Lead - (Compliance Systems, AML, KYC, CTF, Regulatory Operations, System Configuration) to join their team on a permanent basis. This role act more as a product owner and focus on Team Leading, Stakeholder Management and delivery of high-end projects.

To be considered for this Compliance Business Systems Lead - (Compliance Systems, AML, KYC, CTF, Regulatory Operations, System Configuration) role, it's ideal you have:

• 3 + Years within a similar role
• Ideal but not required law firm or professional services experience
• Knowledge of Intapp is preferred but not required.
• Confident business facing approach.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own the strategic roadmap for the Intapp platform and related compliance systems.
• Ensure system capabilities align with conflicts, financial crime, AML/CTF, sanctions, and compliance requirements.
• Translate policy, regulatory obligations, and operational requirements into Intapp system features and enhancements.
• Act as Technical Lead on Compliance projects.
• Write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and system requirements for development and configuration activities.
• Act as the key liaison between Compliance, Regulatory Operations, IT, external vendors, and senior leadership.
• Oversee system configuration, releases, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance of Intapp.
• Coordinate with developers, reporting analysts, architects, and QA to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Lead testing cycles including UAT preparation, execution, defect resolution, and release validation.
• Lead the 2nd line support of the Compliance application estate.
• Support integration work with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., CRM and Finance tools).
• Maintain documentation including system design artefacts, requirements, release notes, and risk/control evidence.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and assurance activities by providing system insights and documentation.
• Monitor platform stability, compliance risk indicators, reporting accuracy, and data quality.
• Drive continuous improvement, ensuring the platform evolves to meet regulatory change, business growth, and operational needs.
• An understanding of project coordination tools (e.g., Jira).