Risk and Compliance Assistant

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Assistant to join our Risk and Compliance team based in Bath on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This role is a new role within the team and has real potential for someone to play an integral part in the client onboarding process, ensuring a more efficient and smooth process.

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a legal environment and regulatory law
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completing AML checks for every client, including new and existing clients. This will involve filling in the current opening form, completing AML risk assessments, choosing which sector and matter codes, contacting and obtaining ID from the clients, running all Smart Search reports and running all conflict checks.
• Be responsible for matter closure, this will include contacting Fee Earners with the help from Finance matter lists, clearing any unbilled WIP, clearing any residual funds on client account and returning client’s funds to clients.
• Help the Firm comply with the requirements under the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Clearing unbilled ‘WIP’ and small client account amounts.
• Ensure matters are closed in a timely manner and any outstanding comments/complaints have been dealt with by the Risk and Compliance Officer and Partner.

Requirements

Essential

• Proficient IT skills
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work individually or in a team.
• Adaptable and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and eagerness to learn.
• Organisational; and time management skills, previous experience of meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail and commitment to contribute to improving working practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role or legal sector.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. As well as signing up to the Race Fairness Commitment, we have a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Strategy Group, along with Diversity & Inclusion Allies.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all ethnicities, disabilities, social backgrounds, age, sexual orientations and gender identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment, we are proud to have signed up to the Age Friendly Employer Pledge.

Stone King are also proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

We want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process to help you perform to your best.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum.

Closing date: 26 November 2024

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies – please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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