Compliance Manager

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their progressive team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the client and matter onboarding process while leading a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts. Your expertise in UK money laundering regulations and SRA Codes of Conduct will be crucial as you advise on regulatory issues and implement firmwide risk policies. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where collaboration and professional development are prioritized. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking firm, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Significant experience in risk and compliance within a legal environment.
• Strong understanding of UK money laundering regulations and SRA Codes of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the client and matter onboarding process.
• Handle first-line conflict checks, sanctions screening, and PEP assessments.
• Deliver training on onboarding and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Analysis

UK Money Laundering Regulations

SRA Codes of Conduct

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We are working with a leading law firm to hire a Compliance Manager in Manchester. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the client and matter onboarding process while overseeing a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts. You’ll act as a key advisor on regulatory issues and contribute to the development and implementation of firmwide risk policies.

The firm is seeking someone with significant experience in risk and compliance within a legal environment, ideally with at least five years of relevant expertise. A strong understanding of UK money laundering regulations and the SRA Codes of Conduct is essential.

The responsibilities will include:

1. Leading and managing the client and matter onboarding process
2. Line management of Risk & Compliance Analysts
3. Handling first-line conflict checks, sanctions screening, and PEP assessments
4. Advising on CDD/EDD matters and other regulatory queries
5. Delivering training on onboarding and regulatory compliance
6. Reviewing and analysing conflicts of interest
7. Supporting the implementation of risk controls and information barriers
8. Responding to client compliance questionnaires and data requests

They are looking for candidates with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive team at a firm that values development, collaboration, and forward-thinking. If you’re ready to take on a broad and impactful role, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice