At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk and compliance efforts, manage onboarding processes, and support governance frameworks.
- Company: A top-tier law firm in the heart of London with a strong focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy a vibrant office atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a dynamic legal environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance and risk management, preferably in professional services.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading Law firm, are seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance reporting to the Director of Compliance (MLRO & MLCO) to work closely with the Director to support the firm's governance, risk and compliance framework and manage the team.
Duties will include:
- Oversee the effective management of the shared compliance inbox, ensuring that processes for client and matter onboarding requests are operating efficiently, consistently, and in line with regulatory and firm requirements whilst having regard to agreed escalation procedures.
- Overall responsibility for projects designed to strengthen the onboarding/gatekeeping function and improve the client and matter onboarding process, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and firm-wide compliance priorities.
- Act as the 'first port of call' for queries on AML CDD, source of funds and related concerns and work collaboratively with the team in dealing with queries on general risk and compliance matters and escalate where required and in accordance with the firm’s governance structure.
- Assist in the development, implementation and review of compliance policies, procedures and controls, ensuring they remain effective and proportionate.
- Deliver training and support to other team members and to the wider firm including participation in firm wide presentations and awareness raising exercises.
- Oversee central compliance registers, preparing management information and reporting to support effective governance and decision-making.
- Build trusted and collaborative working relationships with partners and colleagues and engage professionally and responsively with clients and external parties.
You should be a graduate with relevant experience in compliance and risk management including managing a team, from another law firm or other similar professional services businesses eg Accountants, Surveyors. The role is hybrid ie 3d pw in very pleasant offices in the City of London.
So, if that sounds like you, then please send your details to our MD, David Symes FCA, at however please note we cannot reply to all applications so only successful applications will be contacted (although under no circumstances are your details ever passed on without your specific permission).
HEAD OF RISK & COMPLIANCE (LAW FIRM) – COMPLIANCE EXP FROM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (ACCOUNTANTS, LAWYERS ETC) & STAFF MGT EXP REQUIRED in Slough employer: Compliance Recruitment Solutions (Dublin, Geneva, London & Madrid)
As a leading law firm located in the vibrant City of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries ranging from £90K to £120K, alongside attractive benefits and bonuses, we offer our team members the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing critical compliance functions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in governance and compliance, all while enjoying the perks of a hybrid working model in a prestigious setting.
Contact Details:
Compliance Recruitment Solutions (Dublin, Geneva, London & Madrid) Recruitment Team
