Risk and Compliance Officer

AJ Chambers are assisting a top West End Law Firm who are looking for a Risk and Compliance Officer to join the firm on a permanent basis.

This role is integral to the smooth running of the firm’s risk and compliance team. The successful individual will be an ambitious and enthusiastic self-starter with a solid background within a law firm, who will work alongside the Head of Risk and Compliance ensuring that the Firm meets its regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities:

Duties to include but not limited to:

·        Assisting with regular file reviews

·        Reviewing and analysing CDD and on occasions liaising directly with clients to obtain CDD

·        Liaising with fee earners, secretaries and finance where necessary

·        Conducting sanctions and adverse media checks on clients as required

·        Assisting in the ongoing monitoring of high-risk clients

·        Reviewing database when notified of sanctions updates

·        Maintaining risk registers

·        Assisting with the development of training for fee earners and support staff

·        Providing administrative support to Head of Risk and Compliance

·        Keeping up to date with risk and compliance changes

·        Assisting in reviewing and updating policies and procedures

·        Assisting the Head of Risk and Compliance with any other tasks which may be assigned

Skills required

The ideal candidate will have a background in risk and compliance within a law firm and will demonstrate:

·        Excellent understanding of AML and CDD requirements

·        A positive, proactive, practical and flexible approach to the role

·        Strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage their workload independently.

·        Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills

In return, they will offer excellent career opportunities, a professional and friendly working environment, exposure to stimulating and high-quality work.

For further information please contact Ella Britton