A leading full-service offshore law firm with a global presence is actively seeking a ‘Global Head of Risk and Compliance’ to join their London or BVI based team. This is an integral role within the firm in which the successful applicant will manage all aspects of compliance and risk within the firm’s legal and fiduciary arm.
Monitoring and ensuring the Group’s adherence with laws, regulations, and internal policies whilst taking a commercial and practical approach to risk-based challenges and offering appropriate solutions
Reviewing and revising best business practices and policies to address any potential risks
Designing, implementing and overseeing an overall risk management approach for the Group
Regular reporting to senior management within the Group on the progress of key compliance initiatives
Advising Senior Management on the regulatory, legislative and best practice changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Group
Conducting compliance audits and risk assessments during the year
Coordinating and supporting regular Board meetings in respect of the Group’s regulated businesses. This includes managing the delivery of appropriate management information
Completing or overseeing the completion of onboarding packs in respect of the approval of high risk clients
Reviewing and updating business continuity plans for local offices
Potentially acting as compliance officer/MLRO/AMLCO of Group and Client entities
Ensuring compliance projects are carried out to a high standard, efficiently and to deadline
Developing appropriate compliance and risk training for local offices and coordinating with the heads of local offices the delivery of that training
Managing the remediation of material risk incidents in consultation with senior management
Overseeing the management of the cybersecurity risk of the Group
A degree and a professional accounting or legal compliance qualification is preferable
10+ years’ experience in risk management and compliance at a senior level
Practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Extensive experience in both onshore and offshore compliance, preferably within a law firm or trust company
Knowledge of FATCA/CRS regulations desirable but not essential
Experience and knowledge of Cayman Islands and/or British Virgin Islands regulatory framework preferable
Strong technical skills in business matters, corporate governance and regulatory law and risk
Excellent communicator, both verbal and written and presentation skills
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Planning and organisational skills (both at an individual and team level)
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Ref: 2310
Role: Head of Risk and Compliance
Location: London