Compliance Manager

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee client onboarding and manage a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts. This role involves advising on regulatory issues and implementing firmwide risk policies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in risk and compliance within a legal environment, with a strong grasp of UK money laundering regulations. This is an opportunity to join a progressive team that values development and collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the client and matter onboarding process.
• Handling first-line conflict checks, sanctions screening, and PEP assessments.
• Advising on CDD/EDD matters and other regulatory queries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Risk Management

Job description

Full Job Description

We are working with a leading law firm to hire a Compliance Manager in Leeds. 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:

• Leading and managing the client and matter onboarding process
• Line management of Risk & Compliance Analysts
• Handling first-line conflict checks, sanctions screening, and PEP assessments
• Advising on CDD/EDD matters and other regulatory queries
• Delivering training on onboarding and regulatory compliance
• Reviewing and analysing conflicts of interest
• Supporting the implementation of risk controls and information barriers
• 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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