Compliance Manager - London, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

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Description

My client, a Top 50 International firm, is recruiting for a Compliance Manager to join their law firm in Finsbury, London. The firm is happy for 3 days of remote working per week.

Role overview


To support the Compliance team to ensure the firm remains compliant with AML Regulations, SRA's Standards and Regulations and other applicable rules and regulations internationally by working alongside the Director of Risk and Compliance to support the COLP(also the firm's General Counsel), COFA and the MLROs globally.


Key activities/responsibilities


Internationally, you will work with the Office Managers across all of the jurisdictions in which they have a presence on projects including insurances and information security.


The Compliance Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the Compliance team, which includes (but is not limited to):

  • Allocating work within the team to ensure that all new client and matter requests, conflict checks and queries are managed quickly and efficiently.
  • Providing training and support to the team and offices outside London on key regulatory topics.
  • Undertaking appraisals for the team in conjunction with the Director of Risk and Compliance.
  • Creating and implementing project plans.
  • Responding to more complex regulatory enquiries and investigations.
  • Maintaining up to date policies and procedures.
  • Attending and presenting at meetings to Office and Group Heads (as required).
  • Managing monthly reporting from the Compliance team's central records.
  • Providing support to the Director of Risk and Compliance, including assistance with projects, recruitment and other ad hoc tasks as may be required from time to time.

Skills and experience - essential

  • Experience of managing a team.
  • Previous experience of managing risk and compliance policies and procedures ideally in an international firm.
  • Detailed knowledge of SRA requirements and the regulatory framework.
  • Detailed knowledge of antimoney laundering and counterterrorist financing law and practice.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.

Skills and experience - desired

  • Working with Intapp Open, Conflicts and Walls.
  • Dealing with professional indemnity insurance and general insurance renewals.
  • Working knowledge of GDPR requirements.
  • Dealing with client information security audits.

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