Job description
The role of Risk Administrator in Liverpool involves supporting the professional services team with administrative tasks related to risk management and compliance. Your day-to-day work will help keep the organisation running smoothly by ensuring processes are followed and records are accurate.
Client Details
A professional services company based in Liverpool.
Description
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Business Acceptance team, as well as the wider Risk team when required.
• Monitor the Risk inbox, triage incoming queries, and assign them to the appropriate Business Acceptance or Risk team member.
• Conduct both ad hoc and comprehensive conflict searches, reviewing results and removing irrelevant matches where appropriate.
• Process change requests for existing clients and matters that do not require a formal risk assessment.
• Manage the creation, amendment, and maintenance of information barriers, escalating any issues or concerns to supervisors and relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Maintain the firm's gifts and hospitality register, respond to related queries, and reconcile register entries against expense claims submitted by the business.
• Support the coordination of team meetings, including the collection of agenda items and preparation of presentation materials.
• Perform data quality and housekeeping activities within the client and matter inception system, Intake, to ensure processes remain efficient, accurate, and streamlined.
Profile
Experience, Skills and QualificationsExperience and Technical Skills
• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential; experience within Risk, Compliance, or a related function would be advantageous but is not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to research, analyse and present information clearly and concisely from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated experience building effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond to changing business needs and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach, proactively supporting colleagues and contributing to the success of the wider team.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new systems, technologies and ways of working.
Personal Attributes
• Professional, client-focused and solution-oriented in approach.
• Enthusiastic about risk management and compliance, with a genuine interest in building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to continuous learning and personal development.
• Confident and articulate communicator, capable of engaging effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgement, adapting communication and working style to suit different situations.
• Understands and supports the firm's strategic objectives and values, reflecting these in day-to-day behaviours and decision-making.
Education and Additional Experience
• Experience gained within a legal or other professional services environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with compliance databases, case management systems and other business applications would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.
Job Offer
• Salary ranging from £25,000 to £31,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract for 6 months.
• Opportunities to gain experience in the professional services industry.
• Based in Liverpool, with the chance to contribute to an important business function.
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