Risk & Compliance Manager

The Risk & Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management and execution of all day-to-day compliance and risk activities within Gibraltar’s premier Law Firm and Trust & Company Service Provider. This position demands a high level of responsibility, coordination, and a deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance functions, and risk management processes. The individual will also oversee key compliance and risk functions and manage team activities.

Key Responsibilities
Team Management and Coordination
• Manage and coordinate team activities to ensure smooth execution of compliance functions.
• Fulfil team responsibilities in the case of absence or capacity issues to maintain operational continuity.

Operational Oversight
• Monitor and action Compliance tasks promptly.
• Oversee onboarding, sign-off, and record-keeping processes.
• Track and resolve compliance and risk incidents.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
• Oversight and sampling of team monitoring tasks.
• Ensure the completion and follow up of monitoring activities.
• Prepare and review Monitoring Reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations through effective monitoring.
• Input into Country Risk Assessments.
• Conduct PEP reviews and oversee registers.
• Prepare regulatory returns and data.

Training
• Assist with the delivery and preparation of compliance training sessions.

Qualifications and Skills
• Proven experience in risk and compliance management, ideally within a Legal or TCSP environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including AML compliance.
• Exceptional organisational and team management skills.
• Ability to handle complex queries and processes with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and client review processes.

Reporting Structure
The Risk & Compliance Manager will report directly to the Risk & Compliance Director and work closely with teams throughout the business to ensure adherence to all compliance standards and risk management practices. They will also be responsible for managing the Risk & Compliance team, including tasks such as performance appraisals, and team development.

If you have the required skills & experience, please get in touch ASAP.

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