A global law firm is hiring a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their London office. The firm offer a generous salary hybrid working and excellent benefits.
- Salary to £35,000
- Hybrid working (2 days remote)
- A range of excellent benefits
The aim of the Risk & Compliance Officer will be to provide the firm’s practice areas with support on all risk, regulatory, conflict and compliance tasks. The Risk & Compliance Officer will be part of a team based in the London Office.
Risk & Compliance Officer Key Duties:
- Assist with on-boarding and new matter openings always adhering to policy.
- Undertake AML, CDD, KYC checks and escalate any issues where appropriate.
- Actively monitoring and risk assessing clients and any changes that may impact regulations/requirements.
- Maintaining and updating an accurate database.
- Conduct and assist in reporting processes.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for firm members and provide training where needed.
- Assist with ad-hoc administrative compliance tasks (e.g. monitor online training attendance records).
Risk & Compliance Officer Key Skills:
- Undergraduate degree (preferably in law) or legal qualification.
- Previous experience of working in a regulated firm (preferably a law firm).
- Knowledge of the SRA Codes of Conduct and SRA Standards and Regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Software.