Risk & Compliance Manager

Role: Risk & Compliance Manager

Overview:

This role sits within a central Risk and Compliance function of a professional services firm, supporting firmwide regulatory compliance (focusing on audit, ethics, and enterprise risk management). It includes advisory, monitoring, policy development, and internal training responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support tasks related to ISQM (UK) 1, ethical standards, and compliance monitoring.

Prepare internal reports and manage external regulatory visits.

Provide guidance to client-facing teams on compliance and ethics matters.

Draft policies, internal communications, and maintain intranet content.

Support firmwide training and strategic risk initiatives.

Conduct targeted compliance reviews.

Requirements:

Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with audit or professional ethics/compliance experience.

Strong understanding of ICAEW Code of Ethics, FRC Ethical Standard, ISQM (UK) 1.

Skilled in interpreting regulations, risk assessment, and policy implementation.

Effective communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills.

Desirable Knowledge:

UK Audit Regulations, Practice Assurance, disciplinary frameworks, Company Law, UK GAAP, IFRS (UK), and ISA (UK).

Location:
UK-based (preferably London), hybrid working available.