Risk & Compliance Officer

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Officer to support our Compliance team. The Firm's business acceptance work covers two primary areas: Client Due Diligence (CDD) and conflicts management. CDD is the process of collecting and analysing certain information about a client or third party to assess the extent to which that client may expose us to a range of risks, including financial crime risks. This role will ensure that firm policies and the regulations on CDD are adhered to within the firm. The role reports to our Australian Compliance lead and ultimately to our Head of Global New Business Risk. The successful candidate will:

• Undertake CDD in accordance with firm policy and applicable regulations. This will include research using public sources and subscription databases, liaising with lawyers and partners and the conduct of risk assessments.
• As part of the Compliance Team, assist in the daily management of CDD workflows and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the information required for New Client and New Matter opening is complete and accurate and properly entered into the relevant practice management system.
• Responding to queries from lawyers, partners and personal assistants regarding new business acceptance.
• Give assistance and support to other members of the Compliance Team in connection with the performance of CDD responsibilities.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as directed by the Compliance team or General Counsel related to the administration of compliance related responsibility.
• Respond in a timely manner to email/telephone queries as required.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in a similar role within a law firm, financial institution or professional services organization is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated research skills and familiarity with online research tools
• Respect for client confidentiality
• Ability to critically evaluate a number of different sources, identifying the key issues;
• Reliable individual with ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively, enthusiastic, team player and ability to work under supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Yvette Borradale, Head of Talent Engagement on 03 8686 6***.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale, Head of Talent Engagement on 03 8686 6***.

Note to recruitment agencies

Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.