Job Description
The Role
The ABC Specialist will support management and risk professionals based in various Clifford Chance's offices in the activities below:
- Review, develop and implement a robust framework for Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Risk & Controls .
- Assess and monitor the ABC risks and controls for the Firm globally.
- Be the point of contact for administering an enterprise-wide ABC Risk Management programme, including but not limited to developing and reviewing policies and procedures to mitigate risk exposure.
- Be a subject matter expert and point of contact for answering any technical queries on Bribery and Corruption across all Firm Offices
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, report and escalate risks in line with Firm's Risk and Compliance frameworks, utilising relevant tools and analytical techniques.
- Review activities to remediate control gaps and assess whether the ABC risks have been fully mitigated and whether the implemented controls are sustainable for the Firm.
- Liaise with various stakeholders across all offices to keep up to date on latest developments including the details of implementing legislation, guidance notes from authorities etc.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of data available in connection with ABC risks.
- Evaluate and advise on appropriate systems to manage ABC risks and work on implementation.
- Provide guidance to all staff to ensure compliance with relevant Policies, Standards, frameworks and procedures across Business Units, Functions and Offices.
- Serving as a key advisor to the management on proper remediation of examination and/ or audit findings related to ABC.
- Meet the needs of key internal and external risk processes, reporting schedules, stakeholders and regulatory authorities in delivering assurance activities.
- Implement and strengthen existing controls on Gifts and Hospitality and periodically report to management on trends and gaps noted.
- Assisting/managing any reporting requirements and maintaining process documentation / records for audit purposes.
- Assisting in developing country-specific guidelines / trainings and policy updates.
- Actively participate in broader compliance related projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
Your experience
Qualifications & Experience
- A bachelor's/master's degrees in law / management / finance (or equivalent).
- 10+ years of experience in an international professional services firm in Compliance/Legal/Regulatory Function.
- Specialist Risk and/or Control-related qualification – formal accreditation / qualification relating to audit, risk and/or control etc.
Technical knowledge
- Working knowledge and understanding of the requirements under various ABC Regulations e.g. Bribery and Corruption Act, FCPA and similar.
- Experience in working with Banks and other Financial Institutions (ideal but not essential)
- Experience working within a highly regarded accountancy or law firm (ideal but not essential)
- Exposure to Omnitrack / Fusion tools will be an added advantage.
Communicating & Influencing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels within the Firm.
- Experience to consolidate and process information from multiple sources to create meaningful insight and reporting for stakeholders.
- Ability to influence partners and senior management and to communicate a risk and compliance view clearly, succinctly and persuasively by telephone, in writing and in person.
- Ability to advise on complex issues and processes across all levels of the organisation.
Organisational/Strategic/Technical skills
- Self-starter
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Helpful and responsive approach
- IT skills - Some office application skills, in particular, Excel, Power Bi.
- Highly organised
- Detail oriented
- Enthusiastic self-starter
- Able to take responsibility for driving new processes and change
- Collaborative and adaptable working style
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet
Additional Information
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
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