Compliance Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their Governance, Risk & Compliance team in Theale, England. The role focuses on strengthening compliance culture and ensuring adherence to regulations like GDPR and competition law. Candidates should have strong experience in compliance management and stakeholder relationships, alongside knowledge of project methodologies. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days in the office. This is a permanent position suitable for those with a solid background in insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance management within fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, KYC, risk frameworks, and competition law.
• Certification in project methodology, ideally Prince2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a central compliance toolkit.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.
• Monitor and interpret regulations for company-wide compliance.
• Investigate breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead annual audits with external auditors.
• Act as liaison with regulatory authorities.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, delivering training.
• Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Compliance management experience

Knowledge of GDPR and competition law

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Certification in project methodology (e.g., Prince2)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team. Reporting to the Senior GRC Counsel, this role will play a key part in strengthening our compliance culture and ensuring the business operates with integrity, transparency, and full adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a central compliance toolkit (frameworks, templates, policies, guidance).
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and systems.
• Monitor and interpret regulations (e.g., Ofcom, GDPR, competition law) and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Investigate breaches, recommend corrective actions, and support compliance across health & safety, environmental, business continuity, and information security.
• Lead annual Beacon Audits with external auditors and shareholder teams.
• Act as liaison with regulatory authorities and collaborate with legal, IT, HR, operations, and HSQE teams.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop corrective action plans.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, monitor processes, and deliver training on compliance procedures.
• Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance management within fast‑paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, KYC, risk frameworks, and competition law.
• Certified (or working towards) in project methodology, ideally Prince2.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• A collaborative team player with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach.

Compliance Manager / Deputy Head General Insurance – candidate need insurance experience to be considered. Hybrid Working Available (offices in Manchester or Surrey).

Theale / Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Permanent.