Risk and compliance manager

Job description

As a risk and compliance manager, you will report to the managing partner of the Paris office and be a member of the global risk and compliance team.

Your responsibilities

Risk and compliance

• Serve as the first point of contact for all risk and compliance matters in the Paris office.
• Collaborate with global, European, and local internal departments to discuss the latest developments and serve as the primary escalation point for legal guidance in Paris.
• Engage directly in operational tasks alongside the risk and compliance teams in the Firm’s European offices.
• Manage and coordinate risk and compliance requirements in the Paris office.
• Conduct internal training sessions.
• Interpret and implement legal requirements, ensuring compliance with the latest standards and identifying current and potential future risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of our processes and strategies.

In-house legal

• Prepare guidance and support to the local partnership.
• Draft and review engagement letters with local avocats.
• Prepare and review NDAs.
• Respond to audit questionnaires from clients.
• Address client onboarding and compliance-related queries.
• Prepare statements on behalf of the Paris office.
• Draft and review agreements with suppliers and intra-group entities.

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree in law and have at least 10 years of experience in risk management and claims handling.
• You are fully proficient in both French and English, written and spoken.
• You have strong communication skills, demonstrating clear and articulate written and verbal communication in a complex environment.
• You are creative, flexible, and proactive, with strong communication abilities.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain a variety of relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• You are motivated, well‑organized, and capable of completing tasks autonomously and independently.
• You have excellent organizational and planning skills, are process‑oriented, and pay great attention to detail.