Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

London
Circa £55,000 + Benefits
Permanent

Our highly reputable, international law firm client based in London are seeking a new Senior Risk & Compliance Officer to join a growing team. The client offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in office and 3 days remote.

 

The Role:

  • Oversee team members conducting client and matter onboarding, supplier engagement, risk assessment and due diligence (KYC/CDD, AML).
  • Support in investigations, insurance claims processes, data subject access requests and investigate client complaints to resolution.
  • Provide in-house advisory support giving commercial risk and compliance advice to internal stakeholders.
  • Develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures covering all areas of compliance and business risk.
  • Deliver training as required.
  • Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and understanding how the firm may be impacted.

 

Key Skills / Experience Required:

  • ~5 years of experience in a Risk & Compliance role within a law firm or legal services environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SRA and AML/CTF regulations, particularly around KYC/CDD, conflicts of interest and sanctions compliance.
  • Strong communication skills and good team player.

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge or experience of 3rd party risk management and data protection compliance.
  • Experience training, mentoring or developing junior colleagues.
  • Familiar with compliance databased and systems such as Legl, Factiva, Companies House and World-Check.

 

Full specification available

 

Should you feel you have the right skills / experience please apply and you will be contacted by James Evans from TRR.

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