Head of Risk

2 months ago


Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom AJ FOX COMPLIANCE Full time

Are you a Risk Management enthusiast?

Do you have natural leadership skills?

Would you like to be a part of an innovative, forward-thinking, legal business?


If you have answered yes to any of the above, then we could be recruiting your dream job


Our client, an ambitious, pioneering legal services organisation is seeking a Head of Risk to join them in Manchester. This role is perfect for a positive, highly driven individual with excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.


A candidate familiar with enterprise risk management, project management (such as implementing and managing risk frameworks), along with strong interpersonal communication skills would be highly desirable for this role.


Some of the duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Develop quality management framework, policies, and procedures
  • Ensure services meet a high-quality of standard
  • Monitor compliance with laws, internal policies, etc
  • Develop risk management framework for the firm - manage risks eg operational, legal, financial etc
  • Maintain the company’s independent/external audit regime - appropriately sourced or internally
  • Facilitate firm supplied 3rd party audits, coordinate responses
  • Conduct regular audits/assessments to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, etc
  • Advise and guide senior management/staff on compliance, risk, quality management
  • Monitor professional standards in line with frameworks (learning, development, risk, compliance)


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