Governance & Risk Lead - Compliance & Data Privacy

Taylor Root; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Governance & Risk Analyst to join its established Governance & Risk team in Greater London. The role combines leadership with advisory responsibilities across risk, compliance and information security, delivering value through practical, business-facing guidance.

You will support junior colleagues, manage frontline queries, and help implement changes driven by regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Risk & Compliance function in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, GDPR, conflicts management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience handling complex compliance and professional conduct queries.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make risk-based decisions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and support junior members of the Governance & Risk team, providing guidance on complex compliance matters.
• Manage frontline risk and compliance queries with practical, commercially focused advice.
• Advise on a broad range of regulatory and compliance issues including AML, GDPR, conflicts, and professional conduct.
• Oversee governance processes such as information barriers, data subject access requests, and declarations of interest.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement changes across the business.
• Support quality and information security management systems and related accreditations.
• Conduct policy reviews, audits and compliance monitoring activities.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to promote a positive compliance culture.
• Prepare reports, committee papers and MI for senior stakeholders.

Connaissances

Risk & Compliance

AML regulations

GDPR

Conflicts management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Mentoring

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Governance & Risk Analyst to join its established Governance & Risk team in Greater London. The role combines leadership with advisory responsibilities across risk, compliance and information security, delivering value through practical, business-facing guidance.

You will support junior colleagues, manage frontline queries, and help implement changes driven by regulatory developments.