Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer

Reporting to the General Counsel and the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, the individual will assist with the day-to-day management of the GRC framework for Johnston Carmichael LLP The GRC Officer will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Production and collation of monthly GRC function reporting
• Production and collation of information to support the firm's Board and other committees
• Respond to and manage internal queries from across the firm as required
• Assist in the management, development and monitoring of the firm's Anti-Money Laundering policy, processes and reporting
• Assist in managing the firm's risk management and reporting framework
• Assist in managing the firm's GDPR/data protection policy, processes and reporting
• Assist in managing and monitoring of all other GRC policies, including anti-bribery and whistleblowing
• Assist in managing complaints received into the firm and potential Professional Indemnity matters, including liaising with the firm's insurers
• Assist in developing, managing and distributing GRC information, advice and guidance to the firm
• Management and maintenance of GRC function's annual calendar of activities and deliverables
• Liaise with the firm's other Business Lines and Support Functions to ensure a co-ordinated approach in supporting the firm's operations
• Assist with other strategic GRC projects, including collation and submission of the firm's annual compliance and insurance obligations, Our team is made up of people who've taken varied routes through their careers. We're here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we've also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.
  
  Experience of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in a regulatory environment and managing & mitigating data protection risk
• Experience in a governance, risk or compliance role would be advantageous
• Experience working directly with regulators would be advantageous
• Sound understanding of the principles and procedures around AML, risk management and GDPR/data protection
• Pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the firm
• Demonstrates resilience and ability to take decisive action
  
  Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it's our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We're also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries. Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values - Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People's Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We've created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here. In the last 10 years we've raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.