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AML Analyst Location: Edinburgh, HybridSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Are you an experienced AML or Compliance professional looking for your next opportunity within a highly regarded professional services environment? Do you have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to challenge information where required?We're working with a leading professional services organisation in Edinburgh that is looking to appoint an AML Analyst to join its dedicated AML team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in AML, compliance, risk or a related commercial environment to develop their career within a specialist team. The Role As an AML Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains compliant with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, internal policies and procedures.You will work closely with fee earners, PAs and internal teams, providing guidance on client due diligence and ensuring appropriate checks and documentation are completed. Key responsibilities will include: • Reviewing client due diligence (CDD) forms and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal procedures. • Challenging information where required and liaising directly with fee earners and PAs to obtain satisfactory responses. • Managing CDD submissions and responding to correspondence and queries received by the AML team. • Monitoring clients who do not have appropriate CDD in place and following up to ensure outstanding information is obtained. • Providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on AML and CDD requirements. • Conducting identity verification, sanctions, politically exposed person and adverse media checks using electronic search systems. • Monitoring incoming funds to the client account and assessing whether funds are from an acceptable source for AML purposes. • Liaising with internal teams to resolve queries relating to incoming funds in line with established policies and procedures. • Preparing and reviewing client and matter risk assessments. • Reporting unusual or potentially suspicious activity to the MLRO where appropriate. • Maintaining accurate client and matter information on the organisation's practice management system. • Assisting with the development and implementation of AML policies, controls and procedures. • Undertaking other reasonable duties as required by your line manager. Essential Skills & Experience • Excellent analytical and investigative skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work under pressure and manage strict deadlines. • A methodical approach to problem solving. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong customer service skills with the confidence to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. • Ability to use initiative and take responsibility for decisions. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy environment. Desirable Experience • Previous experience within a commercial, legal, banking or financial services environment. • Experience working within a compliance, risk or regulatory function. • Previous operational experience of AML compliance. • Experience working with client due diligence, sanctions, PEP or adverse media checks. What's On Offer • Full-time, permanent position. • Edinburgh-based role. • Opportunity to join a specialist AML team within a highly respected professional services environment. • Varied role with exposure to AML, compliance, risk and client due diligence. • Opportunity to develop your knowledge and career within the compliance and AML sector.

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a leading international law firm who are looking to recruit both Associates & Senior Associates specialising in Construction (non-contentious) into its growing team, with opportunities available in Edinburgh and Glasgow. \n \n Alongside a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits package, the firm offers flexible hybrid working and excellent long-term progression prospects. \n \n The role \n Joining a collaborative and ambitious construction team, you will advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters across both domestic and cross-border projects. You will support significant transactions spanning the real estate, infrastructure, transport and energy sectors, while building your own client relationships and managing matters with increasing autonomy. \n \n You will have an outstanding opportunity to join a globally recognised practice with an established \n reputation for delivering complex construction advice on major real estate, infrastructure, transport and energy projects. \n \n This role also provides an excellent platform for an ambitious solicitor looking to broaden their technical expertise, gain exposure to major international projects and work alongside experienced specialists within a highly regarded practice. Importantly, construction work in Scotland is a core part of the firm's Scottish practice and market presence and is a strategically important part of what they do. \n \n Key responsibilities include \n\n • Advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters relating to development, investment and infrastructure projects\n, • Drafting and negotiating a variety of construction documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments and collateral warranties\n, • Supporting complex UK and international transactions alongside colleagues from real estate, banking, corporate and other specialist teams\n, • Managing your own matters while contributing to larger multi-disciplinary projects\n, • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts\n, • Contributing to business development initiatives, market engagement and the continued growth of the practice\n\n \n About you \n\n • Scottish or English qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law\n, • Experience advising on construction contracts, consultant appointments and associated project documentation\n, • Previous exposure to the real estate, infrastructure or energy sectors would be advantageous, although not essential\n, • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach\n, • Motivated to develop your career within a collaborative, high-performing international team\n\n \n LC Legal is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. \n \n Whilst we endeavour to respond to every application individually, due to the volume of applications received this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n

Assistant Private Banker \n Edinburgh \n \n Job Purpose \n We are seeking an Assistant Private Banker to support senior banking professionals in managing defined client portfolios. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day client administration while delivering an exceptional level of service to a diverse client base. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, including through both in-person and online meetings.\n, • Handle day-to-day banking and administrative matters, including payment processing, account opening, foreign exchange and deposit requirements, with a particular emphasis on retail and commercial clients.\n, • Assist with the preparation of internal credit applications and the regular monitoring of existing borrowing in accordance with relevant credit policies and procedures.\n, • Develop a strong understanding of internal banking systems and processes.\n, • Undertake and support ad-hoc business projects as required, including involvement in new product launches.\n, • Use effective questioning and listening skills to understand and establish client and prospective client needs.\n, • Maintain accurate and relevant client records in line with company procedures and data protection requirements.\n, • Assist with Anti-Money Laundering requirements across a variety of client types.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Credit Risk, Client Operations, Financial Crime and other departments to deliver an exceptional client experience and support wider business objectives.\n, • Complete mandatory training, eLearning and other assigned development activities within required timescales.\n\n \n Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience \n\n • Preferably educated to UK degree level or equivalent.\n, • An understanding of how a bank operates and the wider commercial environment in which it operates.\n, • Awareness of issues likely to affect banking clients and their businesses.\n, • A strong commitment to delivering excellent client service and working collaboratively as part of a team.\n, • A genuine desire to develop a long-term career within a progressive private banking environment.\n, • Strong relationship-building skills.\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Good organisational and administrative skills.\n, • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Previous people leadership experience would be desirable.\n\n \n The Opportunity \n This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring private banking professional to join a progressive financial institution in Edinburgh, working closely with senior private bankers and a varied client portfolio. \n \n The role would suit someone with strong client service and relationship management skills who is looking to develop their career within a relationship-led private banking environment. \n \n Who we are at Bayford Hale \n Bayford Hale is a specialist financial services recruitment consultancy, connecting talented professionals with leading firms across Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Private Banking and Asset Management.

Excellent opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to act as Legal Counsel to an global brand. \n This role will be based in their offices in central Edinburgh. \n This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a diverse and challenging in-house legal role. \n \n\n • As sole legal counsel you will be responsible for the management of legal risk and provision of pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to the European Leadership Team and wider European business functions, including their Polish subsidiary.\n, • This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on legal delivery, leading on legal risk, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and advising across a wide range of complex commercial matters.\n, • A key element of the role is the provision of operational legal support to review, draft and negotiate of a broad range of contracts being entered into by the European Business Unit.\n\n \n Role Profile: \n \n\n • Legal Management and Advice: Provide pragmatic and commercially focussed advice across a range of complex commercial matters; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Compliance and Risk Management: Provide legal support to enable effective compliance, corporate governance and risk management of the European Business Unit within Baxters Food Group’s overall legal and regulatory framework, ensuring alignment with Group policies, standards and risk appetite.\n\n \n\n • Contracts: Ensure consistency and efficiency of contracting processes and standards across the European Business Unit. Assess and manage the legal risk in contractual arrangements both in new business and existing commercial relationships through the effective review and negotiation of a wide variety and high volume of commercial contracts being entered into by the European Business Unit.\n\n \n\n • Projects/Transactions: Support transactional and special project work (including Banking transactions and Mergers and Acquisitions) relating to the European Business Unit; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Brand Protection & IP: Monitor, protect and manage Baxters Food Group’s intellectual property portfolio, including trade marks, designs and related rights, ensuring appropriate registration, renewal and enforcement strategies are in place across all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee the appointment and performance of external trade mark and design attorneys, ensuring high-quality advice and effective cost control, while proactively identifying and mitigating IP risks and supporting the business in the development and protection of new products and brands.\n\n \n\n • Litigation/Disputes: Management of litigation and legal disputes relating to the European Business Unit of Baxters Food Group; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Insurance: Provide support to the administration and renewal of the Baxters Food Group’s insurance programme in conjunction with our Group Legal Director & Company Secretary and nominated insurance broker. Ensure the effective notification and management of any insurance claims made on the policies relating to the European Business Unit.\n\n \n\n • Property: Provide administration and legal services to maintain the European property portfolio of the Baxters Food Group including the negotiation of leases/purchases, rating and rent reviews, dilapidation settlements; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Other Duties: Minute-taking at European Board Meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with our key external legal providers, ensuring they remain business-focused and value-driven. Collaborate with Legal colleagues across the Baxters Group to help to define the future strategy, shape and continuous improvement of the Legal function, including the adoption of AI and legal technology tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.\n\n \n Candidate Requirements: \n \n\n • Scottish or English qualified lawyer with relevant commercial experience.\n, • Ideally you will have in-house experienced (retails, FMCG would be ideal) however candidates with relevant experience in private practice are invited to apply.\n, • Experience of managing external advisers.\n, • Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex business problems through effective cross-functional collaboration.\n, • Highly motivated and energetic self-starter; a 'hands on' practical person who will work at every level to get the job done.\n, • Resilient and copes with conflicting priorities and can thrive in a fluid and changeable environment.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly and to provide advice at the most senior level in a way that is authoritative and inspires confidence and trust.\n, • Comfortable working at Board level when needed, including drafting reports in a style and format appropriate for presentation.\n, • An understanding of the food manufacturing other directly relevant sector would be desirable but not essential.\n, • Experience advising/ managing legal support to a multi-jurisdictional business.\n\n \n On Offer: \n \n On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. \n \n To Apply: \n \n For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: \n \n David Thomson- Director \n Telephone: +44 (0) 131 450 7164 \n Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

An excellent opportunity to join the leadership team across the Financial Reporting function which provides high profile services vital to the continued development and success of JPMorgan's Edinburgh operations group. As an Financial Reporting Vice President within the The Financial Reporting Group, you will be responsible for the issuance of interim, final and other financial statements of the collective vehicles serviced by the site on behalf of UK, Channel Islands, Dutch, Luxembourg and South African based clients. You will oversee client portfolios for OEICs/SICAVS and Investment Trusts. • Complete the delivery of service to clients ensuring that these meet regulatory and agreed service delivery targets, including the control of the preparation, the review and sign off of fund financial statements in accordance with accounting, regulatory and client requirements., • Complete the senior manager oversight review of accounts and files for audit and interim financials., • Complete management and implementation of any changes to service agreed with the client, according to internal policy and with regard for impacts on service level agreements., • Act as primary escalation contact for the client, regulatory bodies and external auditors and ensure that queries/issues are resolved in a timely manner., • Participate in regular service review meetings and ensure that all agreed actions are resolved to agreed time-scales, with attendance, as required, at Board Meetings., • Identify opportunities to enhance the overall client relationship., • Escalate service issues supplemented with appropriate analysis and suggested rectification to Senior Management., • Identify training/development opportunities and provide training and coaching for team members., • Lead the team, providing strategic direction and mentor team members., • Actively participate, and lead where appropriate, in departmental projects/initiatives, particularly the technology change agenda as it impacts operations., • Represent the Financial Reporting department with the external environment., • Must have knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements and fund structures including UK and AIC SORP ( in addition to IFRS) and Lux GAAP., • Excellent knowledge of software packages (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)., • Good operational knowledge of Fund accounting and Financial Reporting systems., • Dedicated with strong attention to detail., • Effective and timely escalation to all levels of business., • Ability to multitask., • Time Management and resource/ task allocation., • Ability to communicate effectively., • Self-motivated, innovative and analytical. Problem solving capabilities. J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

JOB TITLE: Director, Digital Assets Onboarding & Servicing LOCATIONS: Birmingham / Edinburgh HOURS: Full-Time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy. Lloyds is at the forefront of digital asset innovation, helping shape how value will move through the economy in the future. Client Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting Commercial Banking as it stands up and scales digital assets as a proposition for clients. As Director, you'll lead the creation of a new onboarding and servicing team supporting the digital wallet proposition and coordinating clients through the journeys required to become operationally ready for the product. You'll shape the target service model, build team capability, define service standards and ensure the function is ready for launch and rapid scaling into 2027. You’ll work across product, operations, technology, risk, compliance and client-facing partners to coordinate end-to-end client readiness, including KYC, CBO set-up, system enablement and servicing model design. Success in this role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, sound judgement and the ability to translate a strategic proposition into a scalable, well-controlled and client-focused operating model. You’ll also develop expertise in digital assets, including tokenised deposits and stablecoins, helping shape client journeys, operating readiness and team capability. Lead the design and establishment of a dedicated onboarding and servicing function to support the launch of the digital wallet and portal proposition. Define and implement an operating model that delivers seamless onboarding and ongoing servicing for clients accessing digital assets through the new platform. Lead the end-to-end client readiness journey, including KYC, CBO set-up, system enablement and associated operational dependencies, ensuring effective coordination across all parties. Establish robust processes, governance, controls, service standards, and handoffs across all teams involved in onboarding and servicing. Build strong partnerships across product, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and client-facing teams to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness. Identify and deliver process improvement, automation, and scalability opportunities to support a controlled and efficient client experience. Build a high-performing, client-focused team with the capability and expertise required to support digital asset products and emerging technologies. Significant experience (typically gained over 8+ years) building, leading and developing teams within banking or financial services, with a strong track record of delivering results through others. Proven ability to design and implement operating models, processes and controls within regulated environments, balancing client experience, governance, risk management and operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing expertise in digital assets, including tokenised deposits and stablecoins, applying this knowledge to client readiness and service delivery. Translates learning into capability growth across teams and the wider organisation. Strong track record of influencing across complex organisations, building partnerships across product, technology, operations, risk, compliance and client-facing teams to deliver successful outcomes. Strong commercial and strategic awareness, able to translate emerging propositions into scalable delivery models, practical implementation plans and measurable business outcomes. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to simplify complex concepts, build understanding across diverse audiences and engage senior leaders in a high-profile programme. Strong risk and control awareness, with the ability to establish effective governance frameworks and apply sound judgement within regulated environments. Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%, • An annual performance-related bonus, • Share schemes including free shares, • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping, • 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top, • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n JOB PURPOSE \n \n To lead and oversee the Bank’s 2LoD Financial Crime Team, responsible for owning, updating, and overseeing compliance with, the Financial Crime Risk Framework to ensure all regulatory obligations are met. Accountable as the Bank’s MLRO and Nominated Officer, with responsibility for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) oversight and acting as the regulatory contact for all financial crime matters. \n Provides expert leadership across all areas of Financial Crime Risk, including AML / CTF, Sanctions, Fraud Prevention, Anti Bribery and Corruption, and Tax Evasion, driving a strong control environment and culture of integrity across the Bank. \n \n KEY RESPONSIBILTIES \n \n Leadership & strategy \n · Lead and evolve the Bank’s Financial Crime Strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business priorities. \n · Provide clear, credible insight to Executive leadership and the Board on Financial Crime Risks, emerging threats and Key Control Effectiveness. \n · Provide expert, pragmatic advice on Financial Crime Risk, supporting informed decision-making across the business. \n · Oversee 1LoD teams to ensure effective Financial Crime controls are embedded which support good client outcomes and help drive sustainable business growth. \n · Promote and embed a strong Financial Crime Risk Culture, ensuring Policy, Policy Standards, and obligations are clearly communicated and understood across the Bank. \n · Support the design and delivery of role based Financial Crime training. \n MLRO & regulatory oversight \n · Act as the Bank’s MLRO and Nominated Officer, fulfilling all statutory responsibilities. \n · Oversee Suspicious Activity Reporting and ensure robust systems and controls are in place to detect and prevent Financial Crime. \n · Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and law enforcement (including FCA and NCA), maintaining strong, transparent relationships. \n · Responsible for the production of an MLRO Report, at least annually. \n Financial Crime Framework, Risks & Key Controls \n · Own and continuously enhance the Bank’s Financial Crime Framework, Policies and Policy Standards, ensuring they remain effective, proportionate and aligned to regulatory and legislative requirements. \n · Lead Financial Crime Risk & Control Assessments, ensuring risks are identified, understood and managed in line with Board-approved Risk Appetite. \n · Ensure Key Controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate the Financial Crime Risks the Bank is exposed to. \n · Oversee breach identification and escalation, ensuring issues are managed, reported and resolved appropriately. \n · Monitor regulatory developments, industry guidance and emerging risks, leading timely implementation of enhancements. \n · Ensure constant focus is placed on the Key Control environment required to mitigate evolving fraud threats. \n Governance, reporting &external engagement \n · Deliver clear, insightful MI and reporting to the CRO, Executive and Board Risk Committees, supporting strong oversight. \n · Establish and maintain effective governance forums and ensure audit and regulatory readiness. \n · Contribute to key Risk Committees and represent Financial Crime in strategic projects and change initiatives. \n · Build and maintain relationships with external bodies (e.g. UK Finance, CIFAS), regulators, and key third-party providers. \n Team Leadership & capability \n · Lead, coach and develop the 2LoD Financial Crime team, ensuring a high-quality, professional service to the business. \n · Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability. \n · Build strong internal relationships while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity to protect the Bank and its clients. \n \n REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE \n \n • Proven senior leadership experience in Financial Crime Risk within financial services, with a recognised Financial Crime qualification.\n, • Previous experience as, or supporting, an MLRO, with strong understanding of regulatory accountability.\n, • Experience shaping and enhancing Financial Crime Frameworks, Key Controls and operating models.\n, • Deep knowledge of UK Financial Crime regulation, including POCA, Money Laundering Regulations, FCA requirements and JMLSG guidance.\n, • Broad expertise across core Financial Crime risk areas.\n, • Strong understanding of Private Banking Risks, including high-net-worth clients, complex ownership structures and cross-border activity.\n, • Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with client and business needs.\n, • Ability to work independently, accurately and calmly under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with a genuine desire to keep learning and improving.\n, • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a small specialist team (around 5+ years’ leadership experience preferred).\n, • Confident communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.\n, • Experienced in managing and challenging senior stakeholders constructively.\n, • Resilient, solutions‑focused and comfortable providing independent challenge when needed.\n \n \n About us \n \n At Hampden Bank, we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations. \n \n Why join us \n \n As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth. \n \n We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self. We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. \n \n We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy. \n \n To apply \n \n Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly. \n \n If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour assist you. \n \n If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden Bank, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you. \n \n If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the role, please contact the People Team and we will get back to you as soon as possible. \n \n Hybrid working / flexible working \n \n We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. \n \n We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking. \n

• In this high-profile role, you’ll act as the figurehead for the Coutts Middle East market, responsible for its growth, performance, and strategic presence, • You’ll have the chance to create meaningful impact by driving exceptional private banking and wealth management outcomes for international wealth‑creating clients from the region, • You’ll have the opportunity to build a sustainable franchise by leading people, relationships, and strategy to drive outstanding outcomes for internationally connected clients As an International Market Lead for the Coutts Middle East market, you’ll be responsible for delivering the regional market strategy and overall performance. This will include making strong commercial decisions, developing robust growth cases, and converting opportunities into scalable business results. You’ll also act as Coutts’ senior commercial ambassador in the region, establishing and growing Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) and High Net Worth (HNW) client relationships, building deep networks across intermediaries and influencers, and maintaining a strong in‑market presence through extensive travel and senior engagement. Moreover, you’ll provide inspiring, culturally aware leadership to market‑aligned colleagues, actively sales‑managing performance and ensuring proposition alignment with regional expectations and regulatory requirements, while building capability, confidence, and disciplined execution. Alongside this, you’ll act as a prominent senior ambassador for the business in both the Middle East and the UK, developing and deepening direct client relationships, strengthening intermediary and referral networks, and maximising international connectivity and cross‑border referrals. • Building market presence and credibility through travel, senior networking, and active engagement in regional business communities, forums, and events across priority Middle Eastern jurisdictions, • Leading the Middle East market to deliver high‑quality client outcomes and achieve financial, customer, risk, and people objectives across the balanced scorecard, • Driving financial performance through revenue growth, margin discipline, client acquisition, and cost management, ensuring strong commercial decision‑making translates into long‑term franchise value, • Shaping and evolving the Middle East client proposition to deliver culturally aligned, competitive, and relevant solutions for complex, internationally connected UHNW and HNW clients, • Building and leading a high‑performing team, developing colleagues, supporting succession planning, and embedding regular performance, development, and feedback cycles, • Role modeling strong risk management across cross‑border activity, complex client structures, and financial crime risk, working with Risk and Control functions to manage and mitigate market risks, • Collaborating across internal markets, functions, and international teams to drive market growth and ensure the Middle East market is fully integrated within the broader international and bank strategy We’re looking for someone with extensive senior leadership experience in international private banking or wealth management, with a proven ability to build and scale a market or franchise from an early or under‑developed position. You’ll also bring a demonstrable track record of leading market entry or early‑stage growth, including strategy delivery, building teams, and establishing sustainable commercial and operating models. Moreover, you’ll need to have substantial, hands‑on experience leading relationships with UHNW and HNW Middle Eastern clients, with strong origination credentials and a consistent record of new client acquisition. You’ll have to bring a strong understanding of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) business culture, family and ownership structures, succession dynamics, wealth sources, and regional investment behaviours, applying this effectively in client engagement and decision‑making. • A robust working knowledge of cross‑border wealth structuring, lending solutions, and the regulatory considerations impacting Middle Eastern clients and internationally connected wealth, • A strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence senior clients, intermediaries and internal stakeholders, underpinned by high cultural intelligence, sound judgement, and empathy, • A proven ability to lead successfully in relationship‑driven, complex and ambiguous environments where outcomes are influenced rather than directly controlled, • Arabic language capability or significant experience working in Arabic‑speaking environments, combined with a track record of leading through periods of market entry, expansion, or transformation #J-18808-Ljbffr

Were hiring: Legal Counsel Financial Services Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Edinburgh Were looking for an experienced UK-qualified Legal Counsel to join our Retail & Private Banking Legal team on a 12-month basis. Youll provide expert legal, regulatory and commercial advice across Home Ownership, Financial Health & Support, and secured consumer lending matters. This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the bank, supporting key projects, transactions and legal strategy. xrnqpay Were looking for strong knowledge of UK banking law, secured consumer lending, MCOB and consumer financial regulation. If youre a strategic legal adviser who can turn complex legal issues into practical, commercially focused guidance, wed love to hear from you.

Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel, Payments and Digital Assets • This is an excellent opportunity to shape the legal strategy of the bank’s payments and digital assets activities, while acting as a trusted advisor on regulation, industry developments and emerging technologies, • Whilst your role sits within Retail & Private Banking, you’ll lead our Payments Legal Centre of Expertise (CoE), providing specialist legal support across the bank and wider Legal, Governance and Regulatory Affairs (LG&RA) function, • You’ll operate at the forefront of legal and regulatory change, working with senior stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies to help the bank navigate an evolving payments and digital assets landscape, • You'll work from home some of the time, coming into the office at least one day per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues As our Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll be an experienced and ambitious senior lawyer leading the Payments Legal CoE and coordinating the delivery of legal advice across the bank’s payments and digital assets activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across LG&RA to make sure legal support is delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with business priorities. You’ll keep advice commercially focused and accessible, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks. As a key advisor to the business, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, support innovation and manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way. You'll play an important role in supporting the development and launch of innovative products and services, including digital assets and emerging payment technologies such as tokenisation, stablecoins,custody andprogrammable payments, helping the bank navigate a rapidly evolving market. You’ll be: • Leading the development and delivery of the bank's payments legal strategy, including horizon scanning for regulatory, market and technological developments, • Providing expert advice on payment products, schemes, infrastructure, open banking, account-to-account payments and strategic payments initiatives, • Building strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, advisers and internal stakeholders to influence and respond to market and regulatory developments, • Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery, • Developing and mentoring legal colleagues while strengthening payments and digital assets expertise across LG&RA, • Managing legal spend effectively through e-billing, auctions and other cost management tools We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of banking law and practice, supported by significant experience within financial services industry. You’ll bring extensive expertise in payments regulation and, at the minimum, a developing understanding of digital assets regulation gained either in-house or within a leading law firm. You'll be comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex legal and regulatory issues while building strong relationships across the bank and externally with regulators, industry bodies and advisers. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills will be essential, alongside experience developing and motivating high-performing teams. You’ll also need: • Industry-leading knowledge of payments regulation, payments schemes and the legal frameworks underpinning UK and international payment services, • An understanding of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, open banking, future payment models and agentic AI, • The ability to identify, assess and communicate complex legal and regulatory risks in a clear, pragmatic manner, • Deep knowledge of payments regulation, payment schemes and the legal framework underpinning UK and international payment services, • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions, • A proactive approach to horizon scanning, thought leadership and sharing legal and market developments with business and legal colleagues, • The ability to identify issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and determine how they should be addressed #J-18808-Ljbffr

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