Head of Risk & Compliance

Overview

In this role you lead the firm’s risk and compliance function and serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer. You will ensure adherence to SRA standards, maintain risk registers, and drive audits, risk assessments and policy updates. You’ll train staff on AML and liaise with regulators and enforcement bodies. You join a forward-thinking Manchester law firm with strong growth, offering a challenging, high-impact environment and an attractive remuneration package.

Pay / Benefits

• attractive remuneration package
• flexible working

Responsibilities

• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations
• Advise the COLP and maintain risk registers
• Undertake audits and risk assessments
• Develop/update compliance policies
• Liaise with SRA, Legal Ombudsman and National Crime Agency
• Deliver AML training and awareness programs

Key requirements

• Experienced risk and compliance specialist at senior level
• Professional services experience, ideally within a law firm
• Strong communication skills and ability to build cross-firm relationships

• Strong communication
• Relationship-building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• AML compliance
• Risk management and governance
• Regulatory liaison and audits

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