Governance & Risk Analyst

• Managing the life cycle of compliance queries and notifications, such as information security incidents, data breaches, and other queries received by G&R, including SRA conduct queries
• Assisting with the review of CDD and AML queries, running verification checks and assisting with the collation of documentation
• Reviewing and triaging conflict queries
• Assisting with the management of information barriers within the case management system
• Assisting with subject access and data deletion requests
• Assisting with organising and delivering compliance training across the firm
• Assisting with preparing reports and papers for various committees
• Assisting with the organisation of external audits and taking part in these as and when required
• Carrying out planned internal audits (training will be given) for the firm’s accreditations and monitor the completion of corrective actions
• Attend legal divisional meetings to report on governance and risk issues
• Work with our divisional compliance champions to gain an understanding of the work of the legal and business service divisions and promote good governance & risk management
• Assist with drafting new and updating current policies and procedures
• Suggest, log and monitor improvements
• Undertake horizon scanning for any new developments in the legal risk and compliance sphere
• Creating and circulating compliance alerts and updates
• Assisting with firmwide and team projects

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• Previous hands-on experience of working in a compliance team in a law firm
• Knowledge of the requirements of the SRA Handbook, SRA Code of Conduct and AML Regulations
• A keen interest and a strong understanding of current compliance issues
• The ability to work calmly under pressure, juggle deadlines and manage the expectations of internal clients
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including use of formulae and pivot tables) and data manipulation
• An effective communicator who is adept at building relationships across the firm
• A willingness to learn about new subject areas and new skills
• Demonstrable experience of working in a team
• Commitment to meeting consistently high standards whilst ensuring attention to detail
• A self-motivated proactive approach and the ability to manage your own workload
• A willingness to share ideas and suggest improvements

Competitive Salary & Benefits