Senior Risk & Compliance Manager: AML & Data Protection (London)

Jameson Legal.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in London is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead compliance efforts and manage risk frameworks. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring adherence to SRA Standards, and providing guidance on compliance issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in legal compliance, strong management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role presents a rich opportunity to shape the compliance culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing risk and compliance within a legal environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations, data protection, and anti-money laundering.
• Experience in managing and coaching a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team, providing coaching and training.
• Managing the firm's AML compliance framework and high-risk matters.
• Handling complex compliance queries and escalating risk issues.
• Overseeing projects to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborating with departments on compliance implications.
• Assisting in creating KPIs for compliance controls.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading legal services firm in London is seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead compliance efforts and manage risk frameworks. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring adherence to SRA Standards, and providing guidance on compliance issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in legal compliance, strong management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role presents a rich opportunity to shape the compliance culture within the organization.