A well established legal firm is currently looking for a Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst. This person will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of the company's risk management and compliance programmes.
Working closely with the Partner – Risk and Compliance and MLRO, this role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating organisational risks while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and apply risk frameworks, conduct risk assessments and audits, monitor risk exposure, and collaborate across departments to embed risk practices.
- Maintain up-to-date compliance policies, ensure regulatory adherence, manage regulatory interactions, and lead compliance training and awareness initiatives.
- Design, implement, and review internal controls; identify and remediate control weaknesses.
- Deliver effective, current risk and compliance training across all levels; regularly evaluate and improve training content.
- Produce regular reports for senior management and the board on risk and compliance matters; maintain detailed records of all activities.
- Mentor first-line teams and promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the business.
Requirements
- 5 years of local experience in risk management and compliance in the financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CRISC, CCEP, CAMS) is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Health insurance
- Reimbursement on certain expenses
Job Reference: OQ050
