Private Equity Risk and Compliance Manager

PwC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Private Equity Independence Manager to ensure the firm's integrity while supporting growth. The role involves monitoring independence risks, applying regulations, and advising teams on compliance. Candidates should possess a working knowledge of private equity structures and exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• You have a working knowledge of private equity structures, audit processes, and independence regulations.
• You have proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• You are a conscientious, ambitious team player.
• You have experience in coaching and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor independence risks across private equity groups.
• Apply independence rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise teams and partners on independence issues.
• Lead and document independence assessments.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Refine internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Working knowledge of private equity structures

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Relationship-building skills

Stakeholder management skills

Coaching and supporting colleagues

Job description

As a Private Equity Independence Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's integrity while enabling growth. This is your chance to influence how we navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape-balancing commercial ambition with ethical responsibility. You'll be at the heart of decision-making, ensuring independence and protecting our reputation, all while supporting the firm's success in the private equity space. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and want to contribute to something that truly matters, this i the role for you.

What your days will look like:

• Monitor independence risks across private equity groups, including changes from investments, divestments, and restructuring.
• Apply independence rules (FRC, SEC, Global Policy) to private equity structures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise teams and partners on independence issues for complex relationships and portfolio companies.
• Lead and document independence assessments for private equity clients, covering services, relationships, and investments.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, providing clear guidance and delivering difficult messages when required.
• Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for teams working with private equity clients.
• Refine internal policies, procedures, and tools to strengthen independence compliance.

The role is for you if:

• you have a working knowledge of private equity structures, audit processes, and independence regulations (FRC, SEC, GIP, etc.).
• you have proven analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to make sound judgments and manage detailed information accurately.
• you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to deliver clear, sometimes challenging messages and interact effectively at all levels.
• you have strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, support, and empathize with client-facing practitioners.
• you are a conscientious, ambitious team player, demonstrating strong self-management and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• you have experience in coaching and supporting colleagues, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and strong people management capabilities.

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.