Risk & Compliance Officer

6 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom LNH Rec LLP Full time

Our client, an award-winning residential conveyancing practice based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, are actively seeking to recruit a Risk & Compliance Office to join their busy team.

The role involves assisting the Compliance Team, COLP, COFA, MLRO/MLCO and DPO in ensuring that all activities carried out by the business meet the regulatory requirements of the SRA and applicable industry legislation, including data protection and anti-money laundering regulations. You will report into the Compliance Team Manager with overall responsibility for risk and compliance monitoring and resolution.

This is a key full-time role with a focus on people, compliance and best practice. You will help lead and drive people to maintain high standards in legal and regulatory compliance, the quality of work and advice offered to clients.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Serving as a confidential point of contact for all staff to seek clarification on issues of compliance
- Serving as a point of contact for data protection and AML compliance, ensuring the business meets the requirements of the DPA 2018 and AML 2017
- Working with the In-House training team to develop data protection and AML training for staff alongside the Compliance Team Manager, as part of induction and refresher training
- Reviewing data protection/AML policies and guidance documents to ensure they are up to date with any future changes, and training those changes out to the business
- Analysing data protection breaches, preparing reports, and notifying the COLP/COFA/MLRO/MLCO/DPO as necessary. Where necessary, liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office
- In terms of regulatory compliance, supporting the Compliance Team Manager in the review of compliance policies and procedures
- Assisting the Compliance Team Manager with specific investigations, as appropriate
- Monitoring and considering the impact of regulatory and legislative changes, identifying any gaps and being proactive to address those gaps
- Providing input into business and strategic decisions from a compliance perspective
- Being proactive in providing risk and compliance support to internal projects, such as the development of new IT systems, to ensure regulatory responsibilities are met
- In conjunction with the Compliance Team Manager and Group Employee Engagement and Communications Manager, developing and supporting an effective compliance communication programme, raising awareness of emerging compliance issues and related policies and procedures and supporting Group business units in embedding a culture of compliance and risk management.
- The recording and analysing of compliance failures, reporting breaches to the COLP and COFA
- Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the firm’s annual office insurance renewals
- Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the annual SRA practicing certificate renewals, and firm authorisations as required

**Required skills / qualifications**
- Experience of working with and developing policies and procedures to regulatory standards
- Experience of working in risk and compliance within a law firm or similar environment
- Planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Confidence to take responsibility and work independently while keeping others informed of progress
- Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
- The ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment
- Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Keen to maintain personal development and take advantage or training opportunities and keeping up to date with complaints handling issues
- Ability to remain calm, controlled, and resilient when under pressure

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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