Risk and Compliance Executive
£28,000 - £32,000
Sheffield
Full Time, Permanent

About the business:

CRA Consulting are working with one of our clients to secure a Risk and Compliance Executive to join their Compliance Team. As a Risk and Compliance Executive, you will report into the Compliance Team Manager with responsibility for risk and compliance monitoring and resolution.

If successful, you will perform the following role as a Risk and Compliance Executive

* Serving as a confidential point of contact for all staff to seek clarification on issues of compliance
* Serving as a point of contact for data protection and AML compliance, ensuring the business meets the requirements of the DPA 2018 and AML 2017
* Working with the In-House training team to develop data protection and AML training for staff alongside the Compliance Team Manager, as part of induction and refresher training
* Reviewing data protection/AML policies and guidance documents to ensure they are up to date with any future changes, and training those changes out to the business
* Processing requests and complaints from data subjects e.g., Subject Access Requests, Right to Erasure/Rectification
* Analysing data protection breaches, preparing reports, and notifying the COLP/COFA/MLRO/MLCO/DPO as necessary. Where necessary, liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office
* In terms of regulatory compliance, supporting the Compliance Team Manager in the review of compliance policies and procedures
* Assisting the Compliance Team Manager with specific investigations, as appropriate
* Monitoring and considering the impact of regulatory and legislative changes, identifying any gaps and being proactive to address those gaps
* Providing input into business and strategic decisions from a compliance perspective
* The recording and analysing of compliance failures, reporting breaches to the COLP and COFA
* Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the firm’s annual office insurance renewals
* Supporting the Compliance Team Manager in dealing with the annual SRA practicing certificate renewals, and firm authorisations as required

Benefits:

* Monday to Friday, can offer 100% office based or a hybrid based working arrangement
* 25 days per year + Bank Holidays
* Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in your career
* Healthcare cash plan
* Pension Scheme
* Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service

To apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria:

* Experience in Risk and Compliance within a legal environment is essential
* Planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
* Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic problem-solving approach
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Ability to remain calm, controlled, and resilient when under pressure

How to apply:

If this role is of interest please click the apply button or alternatively contact Alastair Pickford at

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