Risk and Compliance

Posted 25 March by CRA Consulting
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Risk and Compliance Executive
£25,000 - £28,000
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

The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package:

* Fantastic working hours: Monday to Friday, can offer 100% office based or a hybrid based working arrangement
* Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days per year + Bank Holidays
* Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in your career
* Healthcare cash plan
* Pension Scheme
* Lucrative 'Refer a friend scheme'
* Free Parking
* Free Costco Card
* Free Fruit Daily
* On-site subsidised canteen with relaxation area
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Death in service benefit
* Annual Summer and Christmas Parties
* Award Events
* 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
* Confidence to take responsibility and work independently while keeping others informed of progress
* Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
* The ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment
* Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic problem-solving approach
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Keen to maintain personal development and take advantage or training opportunities and keeping up to date with complaints handling issues
* Ability to remain calm, controlled, and resilient when under pressure

How to apply:
If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Alastair Pickford who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion or email me on

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Additional Information:

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

Reference: 52371795

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