Risk & Compliance Manager

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to enhance their Risk & Compliance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Offering a competitive salary and hybrid working, this role is ideal for candidates with experience in SRA regulated environments looking to advance their career in a dynamic legal setting.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Good annual leave allowance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous Risk & Compliance Manager experience in an SRA regulated firm.
• Good knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and assessing risks across operations.
• Drafting policies and procedures.
• Preparing and presenting training on SRA regulatory issues.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a top national law firm to join their successful Risk & Compliance team in their Leeds offices. Our client is one of the UK's leading law practices and offer services to both the commercial and private clients across a wide range of areas.

The Role

You will be working under the Risk & Compliance director in a varied role, identifying, and assessing risks across the firms' operations, assisting to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and ensure that the firm complies with laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering risk and compliance questions.
• Drafting policies and procedures with clear and accurate drafting.
• Preparing and presenting training on SRA regulatory issues.
• Conducting file reviews.
• Analysing compliance data.

About You

• Previous Risk & Compliance Manager experience including having worked in a SRA regulated firm.
• Good knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations
• Strong team player
• Ability to work to your own initiative.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritise and deliver work to a consistently high standard and to deadlines.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working
• Private Health Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Good annual leave allowance plus buy/sell extra holidays
• Pension Scheme

If you are interested in this Risk & Compliance Manager role in Leeds then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783

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