As a Compliance Officer you will play a key role within the firm's Central Compliance Unit (CCU).
You will be the first point of contact for queries from the business and will ensure that all actions carried out by the CCU are conducted in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
The Team
The Risk & Ethics directorate (R&E) is responsible for all areas of compliance and risk management for Shoosmiths including developing firmwide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
The Firm
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries.
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Main responsibilities
* Take responsibility to provide an efficient delivery of the firm's client and matter inceptions process.
* Collaborating with the Partners/Legal Advisors/PAs within the Practice Groups to ensure accurate information about clients and matters is obtained.
* Conduct detailed conflict of interest searches for new clients
* Analysing conflict of interest search results and resolving such issues with the business and escalating conflict issues as required.
* Managing the full suite of anti-money processes including obtaining and analysing CDD
* Escalating AML concerns identified as appropriate within the Risk & Ethics Directorate.
* Implementing and monitoring information barriers to safeguard sensitise client confidentiality.
* Provide clear
* Assist with onboarding and upskilling new team members as required
Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum experience of 3 years' experience within a risk and compliance function
* Demonstratable knowledge/understanding of a regulatory/control environment
* AML expertise
* Knowledge of conflict of interest checks in a regulatory environment including practical application of the conflicts rules found in the SRA Codes of Conduct on own interest
* Experience of using Intapp
* Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills both verbally and written
* Strong client relationship skills
* Organised/structured & collaborative approach
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
* Focused on quality of output as well as speed of delivery
* Excellent attention to detail
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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