Personal Ethics & Independence Operations Manager (24 month FTC)

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Personal Ethics & Independence Operations Manager (24 month FTC), Birmingham

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Personal Ethics & Independence Operations Manager (24 month FTC)

Base Location: Watford, Birmingham, Glasgow or Leeds

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services, we do work that matters.

Within Central Services, we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, having supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Personal Ethics & Independence Operations Manager

The Ethics and Independence (E&I) team is part of the Quality and Risk Management Risk Operations Group, responsible for monitoring the firm’s and its individuals’ compliance with professional risk management and quality control policies, procedures, and guidance. The group also collaborates with the wider Quality and Risk community and across the KPMG network to exchange knowledge, develop, and improve processes in response to emerging regulatory, business, and other requirements.

Within the Risk Operations Group, there are four teams responsible for Partner and colleague independence, communicating UK policy, process, and guidance on Ethics & Independence (firm and personal) and providing advice on ethics & Independence matters.

What will you be doing?

This role involves managing four teams responsible for Partner and colleague independence.

You will oversee the daily operations of these teams, consult with relevant Ethics and Independence colleagues, and support senior management to enhance compliance levels across the firm.

• Ensure processes are carried out timely with assistant managers' support.
• Oversee mandatory preclearance for Partner and Partner Equivalent populations and manage the helpdesk for Professional staff.
• Supervise the Firm, Personal independence teams, and the Financial Investment data team.
• Act as secondary escalation point for non-standard queries, applying policies and regulations to advise appropriately.
• Identify, escalate, and record breaches of personal independence requirements.
• Provide management information on team performance.
• Promote lean processes and foster a stimulating environment for team improvements.
• Lead key initiatives to improve compliance firm-wide.
• Manage collection of annual risk metric data and ensure timely submission.
• Drive system and process changes due to regulatory updates, including testing and guidance updates.
• Act as performance manager for team members, supporting career development and engagement.
• Lead ad-hoc projects related to Quality and Risk Management initiatives.

What will you need to do it?

• Client-focused with a passion for excellence, empathetic, and understanding of issues faced by others.
• Experience with Regulatory and Firm policy application related to Financial investments and compliance.
• Strong project management skills for planning, prioritising, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for effective questioning, listening, and judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously, take responsibility, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Motivated team leader with a solutions-focused attitude.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Supportive team-player willing to assist others.
• Pragmatic, logical, and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making based on principles and facts.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Prior experience in compliance or audit roles is advantageous.

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start making your mark with KPMG.

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