Risk & Compliance Officer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - LNH Rec LLP

LNH Rec LLP

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, an award-winning residential conveyancing practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, are actively seeking to recruit a Risk & Compliance Office to join their busy team.

The role involves assisting the Compliance Team, COLP, COFA, MLRO/MLCO and DPO in ensuring that all activities carried out by the business meet the regulatory requirements of the SRA and applicable industry legislation, including data protection and anti-money laundering regulations.

You will report into the Compliance Team Manager with overall responsibility for risk and compliance monitoring and resolution.

This is a key full-time role with a focus on people, compliance and best practice.

You will help lead and drive people to maintain high standards in legal and regulatory compliance, the quality of work and advice offered to clients.

Role Responsibilities

Serving as a confidential point of contact for all staff to seek clarification on issues of compliance
Serving as a point of contact for data protection and AML compliance, ensuring the business meets the requirements of the DPA 2018 and AML 201
Working with the In-House training team to develop data protection and AML training for staff alongside the Compliance Team Manager, as part of induction and refresher training
Reviewing data protection/AML policies and guidance documents to ensure they are up to date with any future changes, and training those changes out to the business
Analysing data protection breaches, preparing reports, and notifying the COLP/COFA/MLRO/MLCO/DPO as necessary. Where necessary, liaising with the Information Commissioner's Office
In terms of regulatory compliance, supporting the Compliance Team Manager in the review of compliance policies and procedures
Assisting the Compliance Team Manager with specific investigations, as appropriate
Monitoring and considering the impact of regulatory and legislative changes, identifying any gaps and being proactive to address those gaps
Providing input into business and strategic decisions from a compliance perspective
Being proactive in providing risk and compliance support to internal projects, such as the development of new IT systems, to ensure regulatory responsibilities are met
In conjunction with the Compliance Team Manager and Group Employee Engagement and Communications Manager, developing and supporting an effective compliance communication programme, raising awareness of emerging compliance issues and related policies and procedures and supporting Group business units in embedding a culture of compliance and risk management.
The recording and analysing of compliance failures, reporting breaches to the COLP and COFA
Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the firm's annual office insurance renewals
Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the annual SRA practicing certificate renewals, and firm authorisations as required

Required skills / qualifications

Experience of working with and developing policies and procedures to regulatory standards
Experience of working in risk and compliance within a law firm or similar environment
Planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Confidence to take responsibility and work independently while keeping others informed of progress
Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
The ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment
Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic problemsolving approach
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Keen to maintain personal development and take advantage or training opportunities and keeping up to date with complaints handling issues
Ability to remain calm, controlled, and resilient when under pressure

Salary:
£25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

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