Compliance - Head of Risk and Compliance

Parker Bullen LLP; Witney; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Head of Risk and Compliance to join their Compliance team. The role involves managing compliance with AML regulations, overseeing data protection, and leading the Compliance team. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, fostering collaboration within the firm. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge of AML regulation and data protection.
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of managing projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Data Protection Officer.
• Manage client complaints and allegations of professional negligence.
• Prepare routine reports to the Board on complaints and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of AML Regulation

Data Protection

Education

Professional Qualifications

Job description

Compliance - Head of Risk and Compliance

Role: Head of Risk and Compliance

Department: Compliance

Office: Andover, Romsey, Salisbury, Totton, Witney

We are looking to recruit a Partner or Senior Associate for the role of Head of Risk and Compliance to join our established Compliance team.

The candidate

• Appropriate professional qualifications with excellent technical knowledge of AML regulation, data protection, complaints, and indemnity insurance;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the existing Compliance team on delivering the firm’s Compliance agenda;
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of managing projects independently and leading the Compliance team accordingly;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in law, practice, and industry, with the ability to translate this knowledge for others;
• Personable and flexible in approach to build relationships across the firm.

The role

• Act as the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Data Protection Officer;
• Manage the Firm’s professional indemnity insurance claims, including liaising with and reporting to the Firm’s insurers;
• Manage client complaints and allegations of professional negligence;
• Manage the Firm’s membership of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, including dealing with the annual re-accreditation and ensuring firm-wide compliance with the scheme rules;
• Prepare routine reports to the Board on complaints, claims, Compliance, and data protection matters;
• Investigate and report on Compliance breaches, particularly data breaches;
• Monitor and follow up on actions arising from Compliance breaches;
• In conjunction with the Compliance Manager, manage and supervise the Compliance team and overall delivery of the firm’s Compliance and risk management functions;
• Monitor and pursue follow-up actions after incidents, breaches, concerns, reports, or audit findings, and escalate failures to act;
• Oversee the annual updating of Compliance and risk management policies, including the firm-wide risk assessment and AML policies, to ensure compliance with changing regulations and the ongoing review of Compliance files;
• Prepare reports and management information, including data collation for the Annual Review;
• Undertake relevant firm-wide training on data protection, anti-money laundering, and other Compliance topics, and assist with internal and external audits as necessary.

Why Parker Bullen?

At Parker Bullen, we offer our employees not just a role but a supportive environment where they can feel comfortable, grow in their careers, and be heard. We provide a variety of benefits, which you can learn more about on our "Life at Parker Bullen" page.

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