Love my job. So much so I don't normally hit the bottle at 5.22pm (yes, I have had jobs like that in the past!).
But when a client gets their authorisation email at 5.02pm on a Friday and messages you straight away to say its made their day and they couldn't have done it without you, well....chin chin is all I have to say to that!
#compliance#fcaauthorisation#thecomplianceguys#caringnotscaring
**🔥 Being a compliance officer 🔎 is easy... It's just like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire, you're on fire, and everything is on fire. 🔥**
But hey, who doesn't love a good challenge? 😉
Navigating through regulations and ensuring everything is in line can feel like a whirlwind, but at the end of the day, it's all worth it when you know you're keeping the company safe and sound.
And who says that compliance officers aren’t funny 😆
#Compliance#Challenges#ProblemSolving#KeepingCoolUnderPressure#Compliance#AMLcompliance#AttentionToDetail#KeepingItLegal#WorkLife#funnypost
#Communitycollaboration is at the heart of RAW Compliance's mission to support #complianceofficers. By fostering a collaborative environment, we can share insights, resources, and best practices that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance programs.
Compliance officers face a complex and ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Through community collaboration, they gain access to a wealth of collective knowledge and experience, which is invaluable in navigating these challenges.
#Workingtogether, we can identify emerging risks, develop innovative solutions, and implement #bestpractices that benefit the entire compliance community.
At RAW Compliance, we believe that a #strongnetwork of professionals is essential for #personal and #professional growth.
#Networkingevents, #mentoring opportunities, and collaborative projects provide compliance officers with the support they need to excel in their roles. By connecting with peers, they can share experiences, seek advice, and build relationships that contribute to their success.
Moreover, collaboration fosters a culture of #continuouslearning and improvement. #Webinars, training sessions, and discussion #forums enable compliance officers to stay updated on the latest developments in the field.
This #ongoingeducation is crucial for maintaining high standards of compliance and ensuring that organizations remain vigilant and responsive to regulatory changes.
In essence, community collaboration #empowers compliance officers by providing them with the #tools, #knowledge, and #support they need to thrive. At RAW Compliance, we are committed to creating a collaborative platform that not only enhances individual capabilities but also strengthens the compliance community as a whole.
Together, we can drive #positivechange and uphold the highest standards of #integrity and #compliance.
🟢 SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? 🔴
Working in compliance recruitment I often end up as the agony aunt of many candidates. 🤫
In the compliance world candidates are faced with the same issues that a lot of people normally face in day to day work.
The difference?
👮 Compliance professionals can be held criminally accountable! 👮
There are bad apples out there. They take advantage of the financial system for their own gain illegally. Good compliance is to ensure a company doesn’t fall foul of the law inadvertently. But some companies do it on purpose.
Some compliance officers come to me with something along these lines: “My boss is purposely breaking the law. Should I leave?”
I cannot answer that for you but more often than not I advise candidates to protect themselves as best they can.
Some may shout “BLOW THE WHISTLE” but we all know that is fraught with danger in a small world.
Should we be protecting compliance officers more? Blowing the whistle isn’t that easy when your livelihood is at risk.
Interested to hear your thoughts.
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Sometimes compliance can be overcomplicated. You can throw more at it but barely move the needle. Despite all your good intentions and the money you throw at it, this only frustrates your drivers more.
Often, all that is needed is for drivers and compliance staff to be kept in-the-know without someone nagging them or constantly running reports.
If any of that resonates and you're not afraid to talk to a real person about your compliance effort (apparently that's a thing these days!), get in touch with us.
#transportationsafety#compliance#CMVdrivers#simplifiedcompliance#operatingefficiency
Is it time to bring in a compliance officer?
Over the last 12 months, there has been a serious shift in the regulatory landscape for law firms with the SRA tightening its rules and ramping up its enforcement efforts.
For many COLPs and Managing Partners, the increased scrutiny and complex requirements mean dedicating an overwhelming amount of time to compliance-related tasks. From meticulous record-keeping to navigating the intricacies of new regulations, the demands are stretching their already full schedules.
The impact this is having on firms is huge
🔍 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - enhanced reporting and documentation requirements are taking significant hours away from client work and strategic firm mansgement.
🔍 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 - heightened focus on compliance is adding to the stress of a COLP & Managing Partners role, impacting their overall efficiency and well-being.
🔍 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - With so many details to track, the risk of inadvertently faiing short of SRA standards is a real growing concern.
💼 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Hiring a dedicated compliance professionals
I'm working with a lot of COLPs who are now opting to bring in dedicated compliance professionals. Having a specialised team member to solely focus on navigating the complex regulatory maze can help firms
🔒 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 - Maintain consistent adherence to SRA guidelines
🔒 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 - Free up COLPs & Managing Partners time to fcus on their core responsibilities and firm growth
🔒 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 -Reduce the likelihood of non-compliance and associated penalties.
This continued change in compliance, and hiring a dedicated function is not just an annoying additional cost the business. It will save you, Time, Money and Resources.
If you're thinking about adding someone to the team to take it off your plate, drop me a message.
Lauren.Eager@QEDLegal.com#SRA#legalcompliance#compliance#COLP
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🤣 The Perception vs. Reality of Compliance Officers: A Comic Strip! 🤣
🎭 Perception: People think we spend our days stamping "DENIED" on every request that comes our way. 💥
👩⚖️ Reality: In reality, we're more like detectives, deciphering complex regulations and untangling compliance knots. 🔍
📈 Perception: Outsiders imagine us as rule-enforcing robots, devoid of any sense of humor. 🤖
😂 Reality: We're actually the office comedians, finding the humor in even the most absurd regulations. Laughter is our secret compliance weapon! 🎉
💼 Perception: Some might picture us chained to our desks, drowning in paperwork. 📝
🚀 Reality: We're the dynamic superheroes of the corporate world, swooping in to save the day with our expertise and finesse. 💼
👊 Let's shatter those misconceptions and show the world the true essence of being a Compliance Officer! 💥
#ComplianceHumor#RealityCheck#LifeOfAComplianceOfficer#regulatorycompliance#cco#complianceofficers#finra#compliancematters#compliancesupport#complianceculture#rrmp
Disrupting Compliance
6moGreat work as usual Shazza!!