Compliance & Risk Manager

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Daliburgh seeks an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager. You will oversee regulatory compliance, manage risk frameworks, and lead a compliance officer. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in the international trust sector, with strong legal and analytical skills. The position demands excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities, offering a significant role in business strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years' experience in international trust and private wealth sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements.
• Strong legal interpretation skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full regulatory and governance responsibilities are met.
• Oversee compliance frameworks and internal policies.
• Produce compliance reports for the Board.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant compliance qualification

Job description

Join a well-established financial services provider in this senior compliance and risk role. This position offers the opportunity to oversee regulatory compliance, manage risk frameworks and play a key role in business strategy, governance and operational standards. The successful individual will also lead a dedicated compliance officer and be a core member of the local management team.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as Compliance and Risk Manager, ensuring full regulatory and governance responsibilities are met.
• Overseeing and maintaining key compliance frameworks, including the Business Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring Programme, and internal policies and procedures.
• Reviewing new business, managing client risk ratings and periodic reviews, and supporting due diligence and EDD processes.
• Producing compliance reports for the Board and maintaining oversight of sanctions compliance, internal monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Leading AML/CFT training across the business and supporting staff with relevant legislative updates and policy guidance.
• Managing communication with regulators, including GFSC enquiries, site visits, and submissions.
• Monitoring regulatory breaches, complaints and errors, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Supporting the development of internal procedures and contributing to wider strategic and operational initiatives, including attendance at board and management meetings.
• Representing the business externally and supporting projects across compliance, cyber, and risk.
• MLCO responsibilities.

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will have over 10 years' experience in the international trust and private wealth sector, with a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements, AML/CFT obligations and corporate governance. A relevant compliance qualification is essential, along with strong legal interpretation skills, analytical thinking, and commercial awareness.

This role requires excellent organisational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and third parties are also essential.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188 , or email [e-mail].

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