Manager, Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Advisory

Kroll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Greater London is seeking a Compliance Manager with 4-6 years of experience in compliance and financial crime law. The successful candidate will work on international projects related to anti-bribery and ESG governance while developing advisory strategies. The role requires strong research and analytical skills, communication excellence, and the ability to distill complex findings. Join a fast-growing team and contribute as a key player in navigating compliance challenges for multinational clients.

Benefits

Mentoring by industry experts

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in ethics or financial crime law.
• In-house experience in a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of UK, EU and US anti-bribery & corruption laws.

Responsibilities

• Support forensic controls reviews to mitigate risks.
• Advise clients on compliance frameworks and policies.
• Deliver high-quality reports on international counterparties.
• Present findings in clear and actionable formats.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree preferred

Job description

Kroll is looking for a passionate, internationally-experienced Compliance Manager with 4-6 years experience in ethics or financial crime law, ESG or compliance.

The successful candidate will contribute to a fast-growing team within Kroll, Corporate Compliance and Business Ethics Advisory, and help with complex international projects spanning anti-bribery, sanctions, fraud, human rights, sustainability, ESG and Compliance work – from due diligence, to advisory and cross-border controls design.

This role suits a commercially-minded professional who wants to learn under the mentorship and guidance of some of the best experts in the world - with strong technical skills, investigative curiosity, excellent academics and the communicative ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable advice for multinational clients from basic level to boards, regulators, and institutions.

Navigating Responsibilities

Advisory

• Support forensic controls reviews to mitigate risks of bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions breaches, environmental issues, human rights and misconduct.
• Research, and help senior leaders provide cross-border advice and training on business practices, third parties, and supply chains, often in challenging jurisdictions.

Compliance and ESG Programme Development

• Advise clients on strengthening compliance frameworks, whistleblowing systems, and ESG-aligned governance policies.
• Draft policies, training, and monitoring processes tailored to global regulatory requirements.

Risk & Intelligence Analysis

• Deliver high-quality reports on international counterparties.
• Analyse complex information sources to identify hidden risks and patterns of misconduct.

Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted support to Managing Director.
• Learn and develop Business Development strategies
• Present findings in clear, accurate, referenced, commercial, and actionable formats.

Internal work

• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues (lawyers, investigators, forensic accountants, data specialists) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Help build out the CC&BEA practice, presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Buildout a template library for high quality policies and procedures across different industries.

Essential Traits

• Law degree preferred (compliance and audit professionals also considered) with some inhouse experience.
• Track record in in-house work, in a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of UK, EU and US anti-bribery & corruption, AML, sanctions, fraud, or ESG governance.
• Methodical, precise research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to distil complex international findings into strategic insights.
• Well-developed prioritisation skills given the likelihood of dealing with multiple projects at any one time, with ordered work product and time-management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including Powerpoint
• Strong and engaging presenting style
• Fluency in English
• Excellent academics demonstrating curiosity and intellectual rigour
• Excellent track record of professional ethics, integrity and discretion with a demonstrable personal commitment to integrity and ethics (evidence of pro-bono activities desirable);
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the proven ability to distil legal concepts briefly and through a commercial lens;
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and to collaborate and build positive and productive relationships with colleagues (at both junior and senior levels);

Discretion and ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.