Head of Risk & Compliance

Cains Advocates Limited is a leading independent offshore law firm, whose reputation has been built through the sustained provision of high-quality work by its staff at response times expected by the global market.

Cains Corporate Services Limited is a flourishing Trust and Corporate Service Provider, licensed by the FSA to conduct Class 4 and 5 business, which provides a range of tailored services.

Cains Listing Services Limited is a member of The International Stock Exchange (“TISE”) and has been accepted as a Category 1 and Category 2 sponsor of listings on TISE.

Role:

We are currently recruiting a full time, permanent, Head of Risk & Compliance to join our team. Reporting to the Board of Directors of the relevant Cains Group company, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding the Group’s integrity and reputation within legal and regulatory parameters.

Key responsibilities will include compliance oversight, policy development & implementation, risk assessment and mitigation, reporting & documentation, team leadership and stakeholder communication. The Head of Risk and Compliance will also be responsible for monitoring all legal, regulatory and industry changes and emerging themes which impact the business of the Group and work to support the Boards to ensure that these changes are reflected (where necessary) in the Group’s Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and its policies and procedures on a timely basis.

It is expected that the Head of Risk and Compliance will be the Group’s Money Laundering Compliance Officer, although the role may be filled by another employee once relevant experience and qualifications have been gained.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of regulatory compliance (including data protection) and have a proven industry track record in a similar position.  Solid experience within the legal and/or TCSP sectors would be advantageous.

In addition to the essential requirements, the candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. They should also be able to work independently and as part of a team and be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with level of experience and a comprehensive benefits package, with excellent career prospects.

To learn more about the position or to express your interest please send your CV and covering application to recruitment@cains.com

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. The company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.