I am seeking candidates for an entry level position within Risk & Compliance for one of my favourite clients based in Manchester city centre.
The Compliance Analyst role is an integral part of the Risk & Compliance team with responsibility for a variety of tasks which support the firm s risk management framework.
The ideal candidate will have a law degree or equivalent legal training and a genuine interest in Risk & Compliance. Previous relevant experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The role will be fully office-based for an initial settling in period of 6 months and thereafter hybrid working (1 day a week remote) will be available.
Based in the firm s head office in Spinningfields, Manchester, with occasional travel to offices in Liverpool and London. Full training will be provided but candidates with the following will have a distinct advantage.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Law degree or equivalent legal training.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational skills
* Ability to work independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Complete procedural file reviews for all areas of the firm.
* Monitoring and actioning SmartSearch alerts and reporting back to fee earners.
* Handling risk & compliance queries from staff which come through to the central mailbox or via telephone.
* Maintain the firm s SRA records through mySRA, as well as practising certificates for solicitors and other lawyers.
* Completing the firm s bulking practising certificate renewal exercise.
* Managing the new starter process for the team which involves collating regulatory questionnaires, liaising with other central teams, speaking with heads of departments regarding any file or client transfers.
* Liaising with new starters to ensure their details are updated with the relevant regulatory board, and ensuring any relevant checks are carried out and training is completed.
* Delivering training sessions to the risk & compliance team on a range of subjects, as well as other ad-hoc training for staff on risk issues.
* Updating central registers, including the firm's staff list and those registers relating to logging internal breaches.
* Assisting the data protection lead with handling data breaches.
* Assisting in preparation for external assessments, such as Lexcel and CQS.
* Research regarding legal and regulatory changes affecting the firm.
* Liaising with our Client Services Team and reviewing referral agreements.
* Supporting the risk & compliance team in a variety of day-to-day tasks.
THE REWARDS
As you would expect from a leading law firm, the salary is competitive, the benefits are wide ranging and generous and there is a structured path of development.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
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