Head of UK Compliance Consulting

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

Job Description

You will lead and execute the strategy of the UK Compliance Consulting business while contributing to the development of IQ-EQ’s global Compliance service line. You will motivate and direct the compliance consulting pods, develop strategic client relationships, and drive commercial growth. As a credible subject matter expert, you will leverage your regulatory expertise and industry network to position the business for continued expansion both in the UK and internationally.

What you will do

• You will lead and develop the UK Compliance Consulting team, directing the strategy and execution of the compliance consulting pods and managing the Principal Consultants who head them
• You will work closely with the MD and other Directors to shape business strategy, drive revenue growth, secure new business opportunities, and support the development of the global Compliance service line
• You will act as a senior technical authority, providing QA oversight, regulatory interpretation, and guidance on complex client engagements, while maintaining responsibility for key strategic client relationships
• You will build and strengthen relationships with senior internal stakeholders across Finance, HR, Commercial, and international consulting teams, acting as an ambassador for the Compliance Consulting business
• You will interpret regulatory developments, produce thought leadership, support marketing initiatives, and leverage industry relationships to create and convert business development opportunities

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

• You will have experience working within a comparable compliance consulting business or a large professional services firm
• You will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of FCA regulations and the FCA Handbook
• You will bring practical experience within the financial services industry, particularly across asset management, sell side, or banking sectors

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.