Risk Manager

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a dedicated Risk Manager to join their London office, offering you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the firm's risk and compliance landscape.

This position places you at the heart of a knowledgeable and supportive team, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the organisation’s ongoing success. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, comprehensive training programmes, and the chance to work alongside respected professionals who are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about risk management, thrive on sharing knowledge, and enjoy nurturing others’ growth while ensuring regulatory excellence, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference.

What you'll do:

• Take overall responsibility for managing the Risk Team inbox, ensuring all tasks are addressed efficiently while providing analysts with diverse assignments and learning experiences.
• Serve as a key escalation point for fellow Risk Analysts, offering guidance on complex compliance queries raised by internal clients across fee earning and business support departments.
• Demonstrate supportive leadership by overseeing day-to-day line management of Risk Analyst(s), conducting routine check-ins, performance appraisals, and fostering a nurturing team culture.
• Deliver engaging training sessions to Risk team members on various risk-related topics, identifying gaps in knowledge and contributing effective solutions.
• Actively participate in recruitment processes in partnership with senior management, helping to attract and onboard talented professionals into the team.
• Support the Conflicts Manager with resolving escalated conflict matters when required, ensuring sensitive issues are handled with diplomacy and tact.
• Review and advise on client terms in collaboration with the Client Terms Team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while balancing commercial considerations.
• Design and conduct firm-wide training sessions on compliance and risk issues—including induction programmes—while continuously enhancing content based on evolving needs.
• Lead internal risk assessments, audits, and investigations to ensure robust compliance standards are maintained throughout the organisation.
• Manage complex data protection matters such as intricate data breaches or data subject access requests, adhering strictly to firm protocols.

What you bring:

• Excellent knowledge of SRA Codes of Conduct as well as other relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to international law firms.
• Proven research skills combined with analytical experience that enables you to interpret complex information accurately.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information related to clients or internal matters.
• Flexibility in adapting quickly to new situations, processes or technologies within a changing legal landscape.
• A proactive approach paired with resilience under pressure; able to maintain composure during challenging circumstances.
• Diplomacy and tact when addressing conflicts or difficult queries from colleagues or stakeholders.
• Structured critical thinking skills that support sound judgement in high-stakes decision-making environments.
• Clear communication abilities—both written and verbal—that facilitate efficient knowledge transfer across teams.
• Exceptional drafting skills for preparing concise reports or policy documents tailored for different audiences within the firm.
• Strong time management capabilities allowing you to prioritise urgent issues effectively while meeting deadlines consistently.

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