Job Description

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.
At IQ-EQ UK, we don't just talk about being a great workplace - we've been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn't be a bonus, it should be the baseline.

We're seeking a proactive and team-oriented Compliance Consultant to join our growing practice. This role involves managing and developing client relationships, delivering compliance projects, and contributing to internal team development. The successful candidate will provide regulatory support through monitoring programme assessments, policy reviews, and drafting essential documentation.
You'll be responsible for a portfolio of firms, ensuring top-tier compliance guidance and addressing client feedback with professionalism and expertise. If you're looking to advance your career within a dynamic, client-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will do

• Provide insightful regulatory advice and deliver consulting projects on financial crime topics such as AML, market abuse, and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Keep clients informed of regulatory changes and support the alignment of internal documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Design and review client monitoring programmes and thematic risk assessments based on a risk-based approach.
• Conduct onsite compliance reviews and produce high-quality working papers and detailed reports.
• Cultivate strong client relationships while contributing to thought leadership and staying ahead of emerging regulatory trends.

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 are an experienced compliance professional with 2-3 years working in Regulatory Compliance, whether within a consultancy or a regulated investment firm.
• You have solid knowledge of FCA regulations, with expertise in AIFMD, MiFID investment firms, and the Money Laundering Regulations.
• You're well-versed in the FCA Handbook and familiar with compliance frameworks such as SMCR and IFPR.
• You have a proven track record of delivering high-quality client monitoring or advisory work, either in-house or in a consultancy setting.
• You'll confidently develop and implement solutions tailored to meet regulatory obligations.
• You have experience reviewing financial reports and FCA prudential requirements with accuracy and insight.
• You're an excellent communicator with a proactive, enthusiastic approach to client engagement and support.
• You're either qualified or actively working towards a compliance certification such as ICA or CISI.

Additional Information
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client's sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.