Jobs
>
Birmingham

    Senior Risk Manager EMEA - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Legalis Legal Recruitment

    Legalis Legal Recruitment
    Legalis Legal Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description


    Our client is a UK law firm, with offices across Europe, Middle East & Africa which require a dynamic Senior Risk Manager to play a lead role in their expanding team of 34 professionals across the EMEA region.

    In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our Partners and Lawyers, offering expert guidance on a broad spectrum of risk, compliance, and conflict matters.

    In particular, you will be involved in optimizing the the firm's client intake processes for success.

    Your expertise will encompass AML, sanctions, confidentiality, share dealing, data protection, Bribery Act procedures, and SRA Code of Conduct compliance.

    You will be a key person for all risk matters that heighten and intensify in urgency and complexity. Hence, this is very much a "hands on" role as much as also strengthening the policies & procedures.


    Key Responsibilities:
    Lead the management of new and intricate client matters, ensuring meticulous AML compliance and conducting thorough conflict checks.
    Oversee AML compliance efforts, maintaining close collaboration with fee earners while upholding and refining policies and procedures.
    Remain abreast of regulatory developments, providing comprehensive training and support while actively contributing to policy enhancements.
    Take charge of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, encompassing diligent risk tracking and reporting to senior management.
    Collaborate seamlessly with global teams to address risk and compliance challenges within various projects.
    Provide mentorship and guidance to the Risk team, acting as an escalation point for complex issues.
    Serve as the firm's representative in client audits and meetings, offering invaluable business risk insights as required.
    Develop and refine policies and procedures, ensuring transparent and efficient processes are in place.
    Drive strategic initiatives aimed at process optimization and the cultivation of a robust risk culture across the region.
    Foster strong relationships with Partners, actively engaging them on risk and compliance matters.


    Experience:
    Minimum of 8 years of senior-level experience in risk management within an international law firm.

    Familiar with UK ethics and risk management requirements generallyExtensive track record in AML compliance, conflict resolution, and new business intake processes within regulated environments.

    Proven ability to manage risks and ensure compliance within complex regulatory landscapes.
    Proficiency in professional English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Deep understanding of the European legal sector and its regulatory frameworks. Fully conversant with duties under relevant laws and regulations.
    Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
    Experience in making commercial business decisions, advising at the Board level, and possessing strong leadership and management skills.

    The highest standard of professional ethicsConfident, approachable and a team playerIn no case will we be disclosing the name of our client to any applicants prior to receiving their CV or LinkedIn profile, and conducting an interview (either with Legalis or our affiliated agency in the UK with whom we are working).

    Legalis will not disclose or release your application to any client without your express permission.

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with Alisha Buksh at Legalis adheres to all applicable privacy laws and regulations.

    All inquiries to Legalis are handled with the strictest of confidentiality and your details will never be forwarded to a third party without your express and prior consent.

    In addition, in responding to this opportunity, you agree that Legalis has full authorization to handle your information internally. Further details are available upon request.


    Job ID:
    35286


  • Mackenzie Jones Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **EMEA Supply Planning Manager** · **Highly competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare, Pension and Holiday** · **Hybrid working to suit the individual** · **The Organisation** · An inquisitive marketing leading FMCG powerhouse seeking to recruit an EMEA Supply Planning Man ...


  • Pro-Tax Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom

    We are helping our client to find people who are experienced in Indirect Tax compliance work, either in house or within a VAT Compliance advisory/boutique environment. · The team works with companies in a number of sectors, including eCommerce. · Great benefits including hybrid w ...


  • Collins Aerospace Solihull, United Kingdom

    **Date Posted**: · **Country**: · United Kingdom · **Location**: · Goodrich Control Systems, Finance Shared Services and Corporate, Fore 1, Fore Business Park, Huskisson Way, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4SS · **Position Role Type**: · Unspecified · **Responsibilities**: · - The ...


  • Collins Aerospace Solihull, United Kingdom

    **Date Posted**: · **Country**: · United Kingdom · **Location**: · Goodrich Control Systems, Finance Shared Services and Corporate, Fore 1, Fore Business Park, Huskisson Way, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4SS · **Position Role Type**: · Unspecified · **Responsibilities**: · - The ...


  • Career Moves Group New Works, United Kingdom

    **EMEA Strategic Program Manager** · **Location**:Remote · **Length**:12 months · **Rate**:£49-65 p/h · **Hours**:9am-6pm · **Responsibilities**: · - Own development of metrics to track effectiveness of program design, including analysis of internal survey information, usage stat ...


  • Newell Brands Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Company description: Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmers, Oste ...


  • Newell Brands West Midlands, United Kingdom Full time

    Company description:Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmers, Oster, ...


  • QAD, Inc. Birmingham, United Kingdom

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. · Company Description · QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve rel ...


  • Lord Accounting & Finance Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **To £30,000 + Good Benefits** · **Birmingham - Hybrid - 3 days within the office, 2 days from home** · **The Company** · Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing business with operations across the world. Due to an exciting time of growth, our client is looking to a ...


  • Counted Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Counted recruitment are currently recruiting a **Interim Head of Financial Accounting and Compliance** for a great **Service**business based in **Birmingham city centre.** The role will see you play a crucial part in a fantastic finance team. · **This is a 6-9 month contract payi ...


  • Clear Engineering Recruitment LTD Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Electrical Site Manager** · **£60,000 - £65,000 Basic** + (OTE +£80k) + Permanent role + Stay away allowance + Rotational Shift work · **Data Centres - EMEA** · This is a brilliant opportunity for an Electrical Site Manager to work on exciting data centre projects throughout EM ...


  • Lord Accounting & Finance Birmingham, United Kingdom

    **Up to £34,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits** · **Birmingham - Hybrid - 3 days within the office, 2 days from home** · **The Company** · Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing business with operations across the world. Due to an exciting time of growth, our client is ...


  • Cpl Life Sciences Birmingham, United Kingdom

    International Procurement Manager - UK based - Leading AV/ VC business · 100% remote · International Procurement manager · - A leading AV supplier urgently requires an International Procurement manager to · - Lead and grow the procurement team and be able to deal internationally ...


  • Counted Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Counted recruitment are currently recruiting a **Interim Head of Financial Accounting and Compliance** for a great **Service **business based in **Birmingham city centre. **The role will see you play a crucial part in a fantastic finance team. · **This is a 6-9 month contract pay ...


  • SCC Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Role**:Head of Financial Accounting & Assurance** · Location**:Birmingham, West Midlands (3 days on site per week)** · Salary/Package**:To £80,000 (DOE), plus Company Benefits and access to fantastic personal development opportunities** largest privately-owned IT business, based ...


  • Eversheds Sutherland Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Region- EMEA · - Practice group- Real Estate · - Office- Birmingham · - Position type- Permanent · - Summary · - Working as a lead Site Set Up Specialist with a variety of partners across the real estate practice group the role is varied in its ask. It requires expert input in to ...


  • Interface, Inc. Birmingham, United Kingdom

    As a key member of the Customer Experience Team in EMEA. The Customer Experience Specialist is responsible for delivering a world class customer service to our customers both externally and internally. · Through pro-actively going beyond our customers' expectations in managing th ...

  • Mitchell Adam

    Treasury Analyst

    2 days ago


    Mitchell Adam Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Based in Solihull, our internationally known manufacturing client is looking for a Part Qualified Finance Analyst to join the Treasury function of this large and every growing, multi-faceted finance team. You will be reporting directly into the Head of,in their close-knit finance ...


  • BRIGHT EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT Birmingham, United Kingdom Full time

    Solutions Consultant · Remote · UK / Benelux / Remote / Software / Logistics Solutions / Solution-Selling / Logistics / SaaS Solutions / TMS / RMT · €75,000 - €100,000 base + Benefits · An exciting opportunity for a professional with strong technical expertise, in the role you w ...

  • Ishida Europe Ltd

    Legal Assistant

    1 week ago


    Ishida Europe Ltd Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Job no: 494823 · - Work type: Full time · - Location: Woodgate, Birmingham · - Categories: LegalMain Purpose of the role · The Legal Team's ultimate goal is to support and protect the business from risk, whilst taking a pragmatic and commercial approach. · The Legal Assistant pla ...