Job Description
Risk & Compliance Officer – 9 Month FTC
Join a highly successful Risk & Compliance team at a prestigious global law firm on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract.
* Salary to £45,000 + excellent employee benefits, including GymFlex, private medical insurance and GP services, and more!
* 9-month fixed-term contract
* 9:30am – 5:30pm (Monday-Friday) and hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
* Fantastic office location and stunning offices
You will act as a key member of the team, providing support to global offices on all aspects of risk, regulatory compliance, and conflicts.
Risk & Compliance Officer Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting in on-boarding new clients and matters and ensuring that all details are correct in accordance with regulatory standards and firm policy
* Conducting client due diligence, reviewing KYC documentation, and undertaking AML and sanctions searches on clients as appropriate and escalating any issues to the MLRO
* Assisting the firm in maintaining a uniform application of engagement terms as well as reviewing, advising on and recording client-imposed term
* Reviewing any changes to the client which may have an impact on client or matter risk and dealing with these in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Compliance reporting, assisting in the production of spreadsheets to monitor client and matter inception process status
* Undertaking research and other projects as needed to improve matter inception, policy, and process
* Assisting Risk Lawyers in preparation of annual internal file audits
Risk & Compliance Officer Skills & Requirements:
* Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a compliance function, with AML experience, within a law firm
* The capability, after training, if necessary, to identify conflicts and risk within a law firm
* Demonstrated ability to work within a framework of regulatory compliance
* Law Degree or GDL qualification