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Compliance Analyst - UK Wide (5286)

IM LLP
locationBirmingham, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
Full time
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

In this high-visibility role, you will work closely with partners and decision makers across the firm to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, having exposure to legal files across all areas of the firm.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct compliance assurance reviews based on firm policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate case files for compliance with regulations and controls.
  • Prepare and lead compliance assurance meetings with senior managers.
  • Create detailed reports summarizing outcomes and recommendations.
  • Address process and file conduct failures, escalating as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support process and control improvements.
  • Assist with external audits.
About You

  • 1+ years of practical experience in a legal or professional services firm, including work placement or sandwich year.
  • Strong report writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
  • Internal audit or compliance qualifications desirable.
If you're passionate about maintaining compliance standards and contributing to our success, we encourage you to apply!

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

  • 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
  • Generous and flexible pension schemes.
  • Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
  • Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.

The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.