We have a new opportunity for an individual with previous operational experience of Risk and Compliance within a Professional Services organisation.
Joining our established team based from our Southampton office the position will ideally suit someone with a good understanding of the Risk and Compliance function who's seeking the opportunity to build a career in the area.
Blake Morgan's internal Risk and Compliance team enables the firm to achieve its corporate objectives by effectively managing and mitigating risk.
The team provides high quality, accessible and timely advice through an understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and compliance generally as well as Solicitor's Professional Liability work.
The team has responsibility for implementing all relevant legislation and regulatory changes and requirements and interpreting the frameworks in a digestible way.
The team promotes best practice and develops and delivers relevant training to the whole business.
About you This role would be suited to someone with some knowledge in areas as such as compliance, anti-money laundering, conflicts, internal audits (quality, environmental and/or information security), data protection, information security and regulatory matters.
A legal background is not however essential.
In addition, there may be opportunities for the right individual to gain exposure in complaints handling, advice around risk avoidance and with other project initiatives.
Your other skills and experience should include:
Confident communication skills and an excellent telephone manner Experience working on your own initiative and as part of a team A methodical approach to work An up to date awareness of relevant legislation The ability to apply problem-solving techniques to a range of scenarios Analytical skills with the ability to spot trends