Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Compliance Manager to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional to provide expert guidance on compliance matters, lead due diligence reviews, and ensure regulatory obligations are met with accuracy and efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day compliance operations, support junior staff, and contribute to the development and maintenance of internal policies and procedures in line with regulatory developments.
Job Duties:
- Review and sign off complex CDD reviews for multi-level and higher-risk structures
- Approve enhanced due diligence checklists, ensuring risk factors are properly mitigated
- Maintain a thorough understanding of CDD requirements and the relevant regulatory Handbook
- Recommend and implement updates to CDD policies and procedures based on regulatory changes
- Review screening outcomes and escalate any positive hits as necessary
- Evaluate transaction monitoring results and provide training recommendations
- Ensure completion of initial and periodic reviews, following up on outstanding actions
- Review CMP reports and provide feedback
- Prepare CO reports for board review and sign-off
- Summarise regulatory developments and assess impact on the business
- Lead compliance input during the new business onboarding process
- Review client risk assessments and ensure correct classification
- Delegate compliance tasks across the team appropriately
- Act as a liaison between compliance and administration teams to clear action points
- Oversee the compliance mailbox, ensuring prompt and accurate responses
- Serve as the first point of contact for complex compliance queries and escalations
- Provide technical support to the team based on strong Handbook knowledge
- Ensure compliance team KPIs and deadlines are met
- Conduct regular one-to-ones with direct reports, offering career development guidance
- Set objectives and carry out formal performance appraisals
- Identify and manage team training needs, ensuring attendance at appropriate sessions
- Support junior staff with performance challenges as required
- Handle sensitive issues professionally and confidentially, escalating where necessary
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of three years’ relevant compliance experience
- Relevant AML or compliance qualification (e.g. ICA Diploma/Certificate or AML equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance best practice
- Excellent communication and team management skills
- Ability to manage complex tasks with a high level of accuracy and discretion
- Proven ability to lead, train and support a compliance team
What You’ll Love:
Our client provides high-quality fund administration and accounting services to real estate and private equity clients within a collaborative, leadership-focused culture. They invest in professional growth through training, exam tuition, and early client engagement opportunities. With a positive and inclusive working environment, employees benefit from varied responsibilities and involvement in exciting projects beyond day-to-day tasks. Their low staff turnover reflects a strong commitment to development, support, and shared values.
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