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COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WALSALL / HYBRID
£50K-£60K
Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Compliance Officer join our leading TOP 100 client. The role will be based at their Walsall office with flexible hybrid working option.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for someone with extensive Compliance experience within Law.
The Role:
- Reviewing, updating, maintaining and developing the firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures
- Conducting compliance audits and assessments
- Providing in-house compliance guidance and training to all employees on Money Laundering
- Dealing with day to day queries arising during client onboarding and general money laundering queries
- Assisting the Finance Department in ensuring continued compliance with AML regulations
- Assisting our COLP and COFA officers as relevant to ensure firm wide compliance
- Keeping up to date with all regulatory developments affecting the legal sector
- Assisting our COLP and MLRO officers in investigating and addressing any compliance breaches
- Liaising with the SRA and other regulatory bodies where necessary
- Acting in the best interests of the firm at all times
The Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Compliance Officer within the Legal Environment
- Expert knowledge of SRA Standards and Regulations and Anti Money Laundering Regulations
- Team player, able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong IT skills
The firm are offering a competitive flexible hybrid working option, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Compliance Officer, based in or near Walsall, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .
