Risk and Compliance Analyst

Summary: The Risk and Compliance Analyst will join a leading regional law firm on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or a permanent role. The position involves collaborating with various compliance professionals to manage and mitigate risk, addressing compliance queries, and supporting audits. Key responsibilities include reviewing AML queries, managing GDPR data breaches, and maintaining compliance registers. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of risk and compliance in a legal context and have strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a key point of contact for queries related to the firm's compliance policies and procedures
• Reviewing AML queries and escalating complex issues to the MLRO
• Reviewing and responding to first line GDPR data breaches
• Undertaking file audits to ensure compliance with firm policies
• Answering client onboarding queries involving PEPs and Sanctions
• Maintaining the department’s risk and compliance register
• Supporting the annual SRA Practicing Certificate Renewals
• Providing administrative support for external audits
• Managing the compliance team’s diaries and scheduling and minuting meetings

Key Skills:

• Some knowledge of risk and compliance subjects relevant to a law firm such as AML or data protection
• Working knowledge of AML regulations and client onboarding procedures
• Previous experience in an advisory and administrative role
• Previous experience within a legal environment
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines

Salary (Rate): £35,000.00

City: Bath

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal