Manager – Risk and Compliance

RSM UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Risk and Compliance to lead new advisory services. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with clients, deliver impactful projects, and drive business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing their expertise in compliance and risk management while fostering strong client relationships. With a commitment to professional growth, this position provides a platform for continuous learning and development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the corporate sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

27 Days Holiday

Lifestyle and Health Benefits

Access to On-Demand Courses

Qualifications

• Significant experience in compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Excellent written skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to a high standard, within time and budget.
• Define compliance requirements and document process flows.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Internal Audit

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree (Legal, Accounting, Internal Audit)

Compliance or Risk Management Certification

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Manager – Risk and Compliance

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

With a new advisory service offering for our corporate sector (excluding financial services) in relation to risk, compliance, and regulation, we are looking for a Manager to join our team. The postholder will be an enthusiastic team player, with an interest in legal compliance, to join our team. This is a brand new role reporting to the Partner leading the service offering. You will have direct client contact, be involved in delivering projects, bid for new work, and support the development of thought pieces, etc.

The role will provide variety as well as an opportunity to continue to learn, develop, and progress. If you are pragmatic and practical, with a keen eye for detail, and enjoy building relationships with clients, then this role could be a good fit.

You’ll make an impact by:

1. Taking ownership of delivering projects, including delivering these to a high standard, within time and budget.
2. Defining compliance requirements, documenting process flows, controls, and identifying gaps within the process.
3. Providing insightful, pragmatic, and risk-based recommendations to our clients.
4. Managing and developing relationships across new and existing clients and within the firm, including attending and presenting at client meetings and networking events where appropriate.
5. Supporting Partners/Directors in key business development activities for new work, including targeting, writing proposals, presentations, and thought leadership.
6. Staying up to date with developments related to compliance, enterprise risk management, and regulation.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• A relevant degree (legal, accounting, internal audit) or equivalent compliance or risk management certification.
• Significant experience in compliance, risk management, or internal audit, either in-house or in practice.
• Excellent written skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the firm and build excellent client relationships.
• A collaborative approach with strong team-working abilities and pragmatic problem-solving skills.

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package to support your fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 27 Days Holiday
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.

Additional notes:

This role is based in London, is a permanent position, and is suitable for an experienced hire. If you couldn’t find a suitable vacancy, you can submit your CV here.

Working here

At RSM, every individual brings unique insights and passion for supporting middle market companies. As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, we deliver impactful services to help clients thrive. Our global network spans over 120 countries, united by a common goal: to help clients move forward confidently.

We care about our people and tailor our approach to meet their needs beyond the nine-to-five. The UK group of RSM companies and LLPs operates as part of the RSM network, which is a collection of independent firms practicing in their own right. For more information, please read more on our website.