Client Money Compliance Officer

7 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Marks Sattin Full time
Job Description

**About the Role**

Marks Sattin is seeking a highly skilled Client Money Compliance Officer to join our Finance Compliance team in the UK. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules and other relevant regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on client money compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and providing guidance to the business.
  • Collaborate with local and central finance teams to raise awareness about client money controls and share best practices.
  • Assist in developing a client money assurance framework, defining key controls and assigning responsibilities.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on client money regulations and emerging issues for international teams.
  • Review monthly international bank reconciliations with a focus on identifying potential client money issues.
  • Support the renewal of licenses for the UK business.
  • Conduct regular reviews of client money processes, including residual client balances and breach logs.
  • Provide clear, timely reporting on client money compliance issues, including findings from reconciliations and other reviews.
  • Assist in researching, drafting, and implementing international client money policies in collaboration with the Senior Financial Compliance Manager.
  • Keep up to date with regulatory changes and ensure key knowledge is shared across the team.
  • Support external audits related to SRA Accounts Rules compliance.
  • Work with internal legal teams on matters related to client money compliance.

**Requirements**

  • In-depth knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules is essential.
  • Experience in compliance or financial operations, such as legal cashiering, within the legal sector.
  • Proven experience in building strong control environments within the legal industry.
  • Knowledge of international client money rules is an advantage but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex compliance matters while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
  • Proficiency in IT tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

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