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We have an exciting opportunity to join a top 100 UK law firm. They are seeking to hire a Risk Manager in Bath to manage the firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures and advise on best practices, compliance and regulatory matters.

This role is at a friendly regional firm where employee well-being is at the forefront of workplace culture.

To apply for this role, you will need technical knowledge of the SRA regulations, data protection and AML. You will also need line management experience and decision-making skills and risk and compliance experience gained at a law firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Promoting a culture of compliance within the firm, ensuring everyone is aware of their responsibilities and developing key stakeholder relationships

* Supervising members of the team, providing training and coaching

* Assisting the MLRO to manage the AML compliance framework, risk assessments, high-risk jurisdiction lists, AML training, sanctions monitoring, etc.

* Managing day-to-day queries regarding compliance, SRA regulations, conflicts of interest, client and matter management, and data protection

* Managing compliance projects including maintaining risk and compliance policies and procedures, compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations, delivering firm-wide compliance training, managing the firm’s risk management accreditations, creating an audit program, and horizon scanning for regulatory developments

* Analysing root cause of compliance breaches and making recommendations for improvements

* Managing the annual professional indemnity insurance application

Please apply with a copy of your CV if you would like to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you