Monitoring Trustee Services Manager at SW Group · London

companyDescription At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. jobDescription What will you be doing? As part of a leading global Monitoring Trustee practice, you will manage complex compliance projects and act as the eyes and ears of competition authorities, overseeing multinational companies’ implementation of structural and behavioural remedies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, produce regular reports for authorities, and work on high‑profile cases across jurisdictions including the European Commission, CMA, FTC, and SAMR. Your portfolio will span Big Tech and sectors such as financial services, aviation, consumer goods, and utilities. As Monitoring Trustee Services Manager, your responsibilities will include among others: Managing compliance projects related to implementing merger, antitrust, and state aid remedies, including structural and behavioural commitments. Overseeing divestiture processes (suitable purchaser assessments, business viability reviews, hold‑separate/ring‑fencing) and monitoring conduct, access, pricing, and FRAND‑related obligations. Preparing periodic reports for competition authorities and liaising with parties/advisors to ensure effective communication and balanced information gathering. Reviewing party and third‑party submissions, identifying compliance risks early, escalating issues appropriately, and coordinating stakeholders with differing objectives. Supporting practice growth by maintaining quality standards, identifying business development opportunities, attending networking events, and contributing to client engagement efforts. qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: Experience in Monitoring Trustee work, competition‑authority/regulator case leadership, or compliance/audit/consulting/transaction advisory roles. Expertise in digital markets or in‑house experience implementing or monitoring compliance/remedy programmes. Strong project management skills, with the ability to run day‑to‑day delivery of complex, multi‑phase compliance projects. Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking abilities to assess technical submissions, identify key issues, and prioritise effectively. High‑quality drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports for varied technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to build constructive relationships while maintaining the independence required of the Monitoring Trustee role. Desired Experience with competition remedies: relevant experience in merger and/or antitrust remedies (designing, implementing or monitoring) Fluency in a second language Ability and willingness to travel Professional Qualifications and Education Bachelor degree Audit or Competition Law or Competition Economics background additionalInformation As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.