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.
