Compliance Manager - Global Impact Business (12-Month Contract)

Job Description

Are you an experienced compliance professional with strong technical knowledge of FCA regulations?

Do you have a track record of advising investment teams and senior stakeholders on regulatory risk and conduct matters?

Are you looking to join a mission-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to sustainable development across emerging markets?

The Client

A purpose-driven investment organisation at the forefront of sustainable economic development across emerging markets. This company is at the forefront of driving economic development through responsible investing. Their work spans multiple jurisdictions, and they are committed to high governance standards and regulatory compliance.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a Compliance Manager to join a dynamic regulatory compliance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a hands-on and strategic role offering exposure to technical financial regulatory advisory and firm-wide compliance leadership. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on FCA regulatory compliance, including advisory, policies, and controls.
• Managing and enhancing the compliance monitoring programme.
• Providing expert advice on regulatory matters relating to investments, listed securities, and new product development.
• Overseeing the implementation of SM&CR and maintaining the firm’s Compliance Policy Manual.
• Delivering tailored training and developing internal compliance culture and frameworks.
• Supporting international regulatory mapping across key operating jurisdictions.
• Supervising a small team and contributing to compliance communications and MI reporting.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in FCA-regulated financial services, ideally private equity, asset management, or investment banking.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations including PRIN, SYSC, COCON, COBS, and MAR.
• Proven track record in building and implementing compliance monitoring programmes.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members.
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional regulatory obligations (particularly in Africa and South Asia).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A background in law or equivalent academic discipline.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work with a globally impactful organisation driving investment and change in emerging markets