Private Equity Risk and Compliance Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Private Equity Independence Manager. This role is pivotal for ensuring compliance with independence regulations while advising on complex investment relationships. Responsibilities include monitoring risks, leading assessments, and providing guidance to senior stakeholders. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of private equity structures and demonstrate exceptional relationship-building and communication skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Empowered flexibility in working hours

Access to a qualified virtual GP

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in private equity structures and audit processes required.
• Proven analytical and organizational skills essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor independence risks across private equity groups.
• Advise on independence issues for complex relationships.
• Lead independence assessments for private equity clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship-building

Coaching and feedback

Project management

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Conduct and Compliance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

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.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budget Monitoring, Business Ethics, Business Expansion, Coaching and Feedback, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Awareness, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Corporate Compliance Programs, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethical Standards {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No