Risk & Compliance Administrator

Movera; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in the legal sector is seeking a highly organised Risk & Compliance Administrator. In this role, you will provide vital administrative support to ensure adherence to legal regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance records, supporting internal audits, and managing data protection matters. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Offering a hybrid working model and a supportive work culture, this position is pivotal in maintaining high compliance standards.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Day off for your birthday!

Free conveyancing legal fees

Moving home days off

Volunteering days

Retailer discounts

Frequent socials

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain accurate compliance records and identify potential risks.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and documentation efficiently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external bodies.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Basic understanding of UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactive approach to identifying and escalating compliance concerns.
• Familiarity with compliance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and maintenance of risk and compliance policies.
• Maintain and update compliance records, registers, and documentation.
• Oversee and execute file production requests.
• Support the administration of colleague records and qualifications.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of compliance processes.
• Help manage regulatory filings, audits, and inspections.
• Prepare reports on risk and compliance matters for management.
• Maintain GDPR-related records.
• Provide administrative support for risk assessments.
• Oversee the Professional Standards inbox.
• Respond to internal compliance queries.
• Assist with Health and Safety administration.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Discretion & Confidentiality

Regulatory Awareness

Problem-Solving

IT Proficiency

Job description

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual looking to play a vital role in safeguarding a reputable firm?

As our Risk & Compliance Administrator, you'll be the backbone of our risk and compliance function, providing essential administrative support to ensure we consistently meet legal and regulatory obligations.

If you thrive in a structured environment and are passionate about accuracy and adherence, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

The Risk & Compliance Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the firm’s risk and compliance function, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves assisting with compliance monitoring, maintaining records, supporting due diligence processes, and ensuring that risk management procedures are followed effectively. This role is critical in supporting the firm’s commitment to maintaining high compliance standards.

Who are We

Movera is a flourishing platform business that brings together ambitious home moving brands from across the sector. Built on the heritage and passion of experienced legal services businesses including ONP Solicitors, Grindeys & Cavendish Legal Group, brought together to transform the moving market for the better. Our vision is to create moving and remortgaging experiences to be celebrated – not tolerated.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and maintenance of the firm’s risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• Maintain and update compliance records, registers, and documentation to ensure regulatory adherence. (e.g. Undertakings, dis-instructs, etc)

• Oversee and execute file production requests.

• Support the administration and recording of colleague records and qualifications (e.g. Lender Exchange, SRA renewals, CQS, etc.)

• Assist with the monitoring and review of internal compliance processes, identifying potential issues and escalating concerns.

• Support the management of regulatory filings, audits, and inspections by ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

• Help prepare reports and summaries on risk and compliance matters for management.

• Assist in handling data protection and information security compliance matters, including maintaining GDPR-related records.

• Provide administrative support for risk assessments, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and stored appropriately.

• Oversee the Professional Standards inbox and work items ensuring matters are assigned appropriately and completed in a timely manner, escalating and matters of concern.

• Respond to internal compliance queries and provide basic guidance on compliance-related matters.

• Assist with completion of Health and Safety activities and administration.

Person Specification

• Attention to Detail - Ability to maintain accurate compliance records and identify potential risks.

• Organisational Skills - Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and documentation efficiently.

• Communication - Clear written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external bodies.

• Discretion & Confidentiality - Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.

• Regulatory Awareness - Basic understanding of UK legal and regulatory frameworks, including SRA regulations, AML requirements, and data protection laws.

• Problem-Solving - A proactive approach to identifying and escalating compliance concerns.

• IT Proficiency - Familiarity with compliance management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data entry tools.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s Professional Standards function. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and keen to support the firm’s regulatory commitments.

What we offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday

• Hybrid working

• Day off for your birthday!

• Free conveyancing legal fees

• Moving home days off

• Volunteering days

• Retailer discounts and frequent socials

• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

At Movera, we celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. If you need any support during the application process, please let us know.

DBS and Financial Checks

We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace for everyone. As part of this commitment, all employment offers are subject to successful completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks help us maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance while ensuring the well-being of our employees and clients. Rest assured, all checks will be carried out with care and in full accordance with relevant data protection laws.