Director of Risk and Compliance

Overview:

This is a broad and varied role where the Director of Risk & compliance will work alongside the Managing Partner and the risk committee and will develop a robust compliance, governance and risk management strategy and framework. This will involve working closely with the SRA and other legislative bodies. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a senior level in a very successful business and work as part of the senior leadership team to drive change.

Responsibilities:

• Providing advice and guidance to include AML, data protection, other regulatory requirements
• Be responsible for maintenance of the firm's risk register and conducting firm wide risk assessments
• Maintenance of complaints and PI claims
• Driving firm-wide change and being responsible for creating a robust "culture of compliance."
• Conducting regular reviews of the firms internal policies and procedures
• Assisting with the role out of new frameworks to include ISO accreditations
• Any other duties as reasonably required

The person:

• Previous experience of working in senior risk and compliance role within a professional services organisation to include a law firm, financial services, banking or an accountancy practice
• Previous experience and knowledge of AML and financial crime
• Some knowledge of the SRA handbook would be very desirable or if not ability to learn this quickly
• Ability to set and manage key stakeholders expectations
• Experience in analysing and drafting regulatory plans, policies, procedures and controls
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels within a business or even external agents.