At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance strategy and manage risk governance for a growing accountancy firm.
- Company: Top 35 accountancy practice with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of compliance in a rapidly expanding firm and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of UK regulatory experience and strong risk management knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are working with a rapidly expanding top 35 accountancy practice to hire a Group Risk and Compliance Manager for their compliance team. In this role, you will support the director in delivering the overarching compliance strategy, coordinating group-wide risk governance frameworks and managing integration activities for newly acquired UK firms.
The firm is looking for a senior professional with a minimum of 5 years of UK regulatory experience gained within a professional services practice or directly with a relevant regulatory body. Candidates must possess a strong foundational understanding of risk management, alongside solid knowledge of data protection, anti-bribery, and customer due diligence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing, implementing, and embedding a comprehensive group-wide risk governance framework and maintaining the central risk register across all business operations.
- Coordinating the compliance integration of newly acquired firms and managing regulatory applications to professional bodies for service lines such as audit and financial crime.
- Preparing detailed risk reports and summary dashboards for senior management and the board to highlight key exposures and trends.
- Providing day-to-day oversight of risk and compliance activities, managing team workflows, and addressing ad hoc queries from the business.
- Drafting, implementing, and communicating new regulatory guidelines across the organisation to promote a proactive compliance culture.
- Maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with professional bodies and internal partners to ensure all regulatory risks are reported effectively.
- Assessing strategic compliance processes and advising on suitable software solutions to support the ongoing expansion of the business.
- Consultation with internal information technology teams and service line partners to run cross-group compliance governance forums.
Risk and Compliance Director in City of London employer: AJ FOX COMPLIANCE
Join a leading top 35 accountancy practice that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on compliance and risk management, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the firm's governance frameworks while benefiting from comprehensive training programmes and career advancement opportunities. Located in a vibrant city, employees enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
