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Risk and Compliance Manager - Top 100 firm

qed legal
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Manager has opened at a leading London-based firm, requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience in risk and compliance management, preferably in legal or financial services.
  • The role involves overseeing the client onboarding process, managing the compliance framework, and leading the central onboarding team to ensure regulatory excellence.
  • Key responsibilities include quality assurance, inbox management, training delivery, and maintaining compliance registers and reports for the Head of Compliance.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a hybrid working model, along with professional development opportunities.
  • Candidates should possess a degree, strong communication skills, and an up-to-date understanding of AML regulations and legal sector obligations.
Risk and Compliance ManagerLocation: LondonContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time(Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Risk and Compliance Manager to join a high-performing Risk and Compliance team in a leading London-based firm. This role is central to ensuring regulatory excellence, managing the onboarding process, and strengthening the compliance framework.Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance (HoC), the successful candidate will also manage and develop the central onboarding team, fostering best practices and driving improvements in the firm's compliance operations.Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the central onboarding team, ensuring services align with strategic priorities.
  • Onboarding Oversight: Oversee the client and matter onboarding process, ensuring compliance with Policies, Controls, and Procedures (PCPs).
  • Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on compliance activities, approving processes, and drafting escalation reports where required.
  • Inbox Management: Supervise the compliance inbox, ensuring all queries are handled promptly and accurately.
  • Registers & Reports: Maintain central registers and deliver management information reports to the HoC.
  • Training & Guidance: Deliver compliance training, support the onboarding team, and provide advice to legal and business support teams on internal procedures.
  • Third-Party Tools: Manage third-party accounts for compliance tools and ID&V screening.
  • Compliance Calendar: Administer activities in the compliance calendar and coordinate cross-functional improvement projects.
  • Policy Support: Assist the MLRO and HoC with compliance queries and ensure alignment with the firm’s risk framework.
This description is not exhaustive; the role may involve additional responsibilities to support the department's evolving needs.Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in a risk and compliance management role, preferably in legal or financial services.
  • Education: A degree is required, with AML qualifications considered advantageous.
  • Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of AML regulations and legal sector obligations.
  • Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
The FirmThis is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, progressive, and entrepreneurial environment that values people and fosters a culture of collaboration. The firm is highly regarded for its high-profile work and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (benchmarked for London market rates).
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Additional employee benefits aligned with the firm’s commitment to work-life balance and well-being.
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or receive more information, please contact Lauren Eager at .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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