What Does a Compliance Professional Do?

The person leading a compliance regulatory function will have to internalise conflicts and exercise supreme judgement in balancing the need to allow its business to flourish in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, whilst avoiding the potentially devastating consequences of non-compliance.

Why Is Regulatory Compliance Recruitment Important?

The regulatory compliance sector is one that is constantly evolving, making it a very interesting field to work in. Every year, new regulations and rules are being introduced, meaning compliance professionals must always be on top of the ever-changing sector to properly assess how any regulatory update can affect a business and its activities.

Rebecca Collins

Associate Consultant, Private Practice Legal

About Rebecca Collins

Rebecca Collins is an Associate at Rutherford, a London-based recruitment firm that specialises in compliance, in-house legal and private practice legal recruitment searchers for both financial services businesses and top-tier law firms.

Rebecca joins Rutherford after working as a Research Analyst for a globally-renowned risk intelligence platform. She was also a Research Volunteer for The Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports, which is a global not-for-profit organisation that implements sustainability reporting standards and annual performance rating in the professional sports industry. At Rutherford, she specialises in sourcing the best lawyers for mandates across a large range of clients; Magic Circle, Silver Circle and elitque boutique law firms.

What can colleagues and friends expect when they are around you?

They can expect someone who is dependable, dedicated and who has a strong work ethic, but who also ensures there is always time for fun. I strive to foster meaningful connections with people from all walks of life and create an atmosphere of trust, collaboration and positivity.

What are your guiding principles at work?

My guiding principles are humility, reliability and balance. I recognise the importance of being honest and humble enough to ask for help when it's needed.

What motivates you at work and in life?

I am motivated by making a positive difference in the lives of those around me. I am driven by acknowledgement for a job well done as well as opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I am also motivated by my desire to have soul enriching adventures through travel and quality time with loved ones.

What is the most unexpected thing you ever did?

I talked my way into meeting the entire England Cricket team in their dressing room after a test match. The prospect of meeting the likes of Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook prompted an unprecedented level of persuasiveness from 18 year-old me!