Strategic Risk & Compliance Manager

Higgs LLP; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgs LLP seeks an experienced professional to support the Risk and Compliance function. You will assist with regulatory, AML, and client due diligence activities, helping ensure compliance with SRA regulations and applicable laws.

You will act as a key liaison across the firm, reviewing policies, handling compliance projects, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to governance and client trust.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates initiative by staying informed of developments in their practice area and wider sector.
• Takes responsibility for delivering high standards of work and remains positive during change.
• Applies knowledge of policies, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Delivers excellent client service and builds strong professional relationships.
• Supports team performance and collaboration across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for compliance queries and provide clear advice across the firm.
• Review and refine policies, assist with compliance projects and deliver training.
• Manage regulatory matters including complaints, breaches, investigations, data subject requests, audits and file reviews.
• Assist with AML queries, sanctions checks, client due diligence and maintain compliance records.
• Assist with conflict checks and new matter opening processes and escalate issues as needed.
• Monitor suspicious activity and sanctions alerts and report to senior officers.

Skills

Initiative & learning

Professionalism & adaptability

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Client service orientation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Higgs LLP seeks an experienced professional to support the Risk and Compliance function. You will assist with regulatory, AML, and client due diligence activities, helping ensure compliance with SRA regulations and applicable laws.

You will act as a key liaison across the firm, reviewing policies, handling compliance projects, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to governance and client trust.