Core - Asset are working on an exciting permanent role for a Compliance and Data Manager to join a boutique law firm in Edinburgh.
This is a new role in the firm and some of your key responsibilities will include managing the firm's processes and procedures, for ensuring compliance with firmwide policies as well as establishing a solid foundation for data management, ensuring that data is organised, accessible, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
You will also be responsible for managing a small team.

The successful candidate will be experienced in AML, Data Management and Staff Management.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Strong operational depth of experience in AML and GDPR compliance preferably within a law firm/professional services environment.


• In depth knowledge and experience of compliance with all applicable UK AML, CFT, GDPR and sanctions legislation.


• Experience in managing contracts.


• Strong experience in managing people with confidence.


• Ability to build and motivate teams.


• Positive attitude with an ability to take the initiative and be pro-active as well as reactive.


• Highly organised and ability to prioritise tasks.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral.


• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.


• High level of accuracy, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.


• Approachable and able to build strong working relationships throughout the firm at all levels, to promote an excellent compliance culture.


• Good IT skills to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (with the ability to manipulate data on Excel).

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting the Firmwide Risk assessment and AML certificate content required by the Law Society of Scotland for MLRO review and approval.


• Regular compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.


• Overseeing the implementation of any recommendations resulting from compliance reviews.


• Development and implementation of policies and procedures, alongside external compliance consultants.


• Providing guidance to staff on compliance matters and interpretation of the policies.


• Implementing a programme of inhouse compliance training (including external training modules).


• Staying abreast of industry changes and assisting with the updating of policies internally.


• Review current data management and protection policies and processes, looking for improvements whilst driving efficiency.


• Monitoring and promoting compliance with respect to internal and external data policies and standards.


• Manage subject access requests and other data requests.


• Advise staff on Data Protection and PEC regulations and provide relevant training.


• Carry out Data Protection risk assessments and audits.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15605

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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