Risk & Compliance Manager

Risk and Compliance Manager – Edinburgh – £45 – 50k

Do you have a risk and compliance background? Do you have experience leading or supervising a team and are looking to take the next step in your career?

A leading legal firm are looking to bring on a Risk and Compliance Manager into a newly created role. The successful candidate will lead an existing team, reporting to the head of Risk and Compliance, and take ownership for daily running of operational compliance.

What will the day-to-day look like?

• Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance, developing and implementing a compliance strategy across the firm
• Providing support across maintenance and implementation of risk management strategy including new and emerging risks
• Promoting and fostering a culture of compliance across the business as a whole
• Ensuring compliance is adhered to across the firm and guidelines are clear to all stakeholders at all levels
• Working to ensure all statutory and regulatory obligations are adhered to and in line with all relevant bodies
• Ensuring effective quality control is in place and any relevant efficiency improvements are made 

What experience is needed?

• Strong experience in a risk and compliance environment
• A background in leading or supervising a compliance team
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Clear commercial awareness in a risk setting
• A strong understanding of risk and compliance regulations and principles within a professional or financial services environment

In return, this role offers a chance for someone to grow their skillset and take on additional responsibility in time, as well as the chance to work as part of an established firm, seen as one of the industry leaders in the sector.

If this role sounds of interest and you have the relevant skillset, apply today with an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can get in touch with Alistair Dickson at adickson@hrcrecruitment.co.uk or on 077661 44847 to learn more.

HRC Recruitment acts as both an employment business and an employment agency. HRC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated as such.