Risk & Compliance Manager

Role: Risk & Compliance ManagerOverview: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.